Ex-DSS Chief Calls for Military Aircraft Investigation

Mike Ejiofor, the President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies and a former Director of the Department of State Services, has urged for a comprehensive investigation into the operations, maintenance, and condition of Nigeria's military aircraft. This call follows the crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft in Ondo State on October 5, 2026, which resulted in the deaths of all 25 individuals on board, including 20 passengers and five crew members.

Ejiofor expressed concern over the increasing frequency of military aircraft crashes, noting that there have been over 10 incidents in the last decade. He highlighted issues with record-keeping, citing conflicting figures regarding the number of people aboard the aircraft.

Ejiofor also pointed out the challenges in recovering wreckage and victims due to the difficult terrain of the crash site, emphasizing the need to recover the aircraft's black boxes for further investigation.