Atiku Abubakar Mourns 25 Lives Lost in Ondo Air Crash
Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice-President and presidential candidate, reacted to the military aircraft crash in Ondo State that claimed 25 lives, describing it as heartbreaking. In a condolence message shared on social media, he expressed deep sadness over the loss of Nigerian Air Force personnel, soldiers, and civilians.
He emphasized the tragedy's impact on families, particularly parents and children who lost loved ones unexpectedly. Atiku extended his sympathies to the Nigerian Air Force, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, and the governments and people of Nigeria and Ondo State.
He prayed for the deceased's souls and for strength for their families. The crash involved an ATR-42 aircraft, registration number NAF 931, which was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos.
The Nigerian Air Force confirmed no survivors among the five crew members and 20 passengers. Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, Chief of the Air Staff, ordered a comprehensive investigation and directed national flags to be flown at half-mast in honor of the deceased.
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