Air Chief Aneke Leads Recovery Efforts After NAF Crash

On October 8, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), led senior officials from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to Igbokoda, Ondo State, to oversee search, recovery, and investigative efforts following the crash of an NAF ATR 42 aircraft, designated NAF 931, which occurred on Monday. The crash resulted in the deaths of five crew members and 20 passengers, including military personnel and civilians.

Aneke expressed condolences to the families of the victims, honoring their service and commitment to the nation. He assured that the investigation would be conducted with professionalism and that all evidence from the crash site would be secured and documented.

Aneke cautioned against speculation regarding the cause of the accident. He acknowledged the contributions of various agencies and personnel involved in the recovery operation and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his leadership during this challenging time.

Air Vice Marshal EOE Ebiowe, head of the investigation team, confirmed that recovery efforts were ongoing and that the accident site remained secured.