Nigerian Air Force Supports Families After Igbokoda Crash

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of families affected by the 5 October 2026 accident involving its ATR 42-500 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo state. On 28 October 2026, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, representing Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, engaged with bereaved families, offering condolences and support.

The CAS directed that salaries of deceased personnel will continue until their death benefits are fully paid to their next of kin, reflecting a welfare policy aimed at providing financial stability. The NAF also updated families on recovery operations, facing challenges due to the crash site's terrain.

Gabkwet assured families of ongoing recovery efforts and a thorough investigation into the accident's cause. Additionally, the NAF facilitated spiritual and psychological support for the bereaved, including engagements with religious leaders and consultations with psychologist Professor Ehize Odigie-Okpataku.