NAF Co-Pilot Ahamefule Man-Ugwueje Dies in Crash
Squadron Leader Ahamefule Aham Man-Ugwueje, the co-pilot of an ATR-42 aircraft, tragically died in a plane crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday. This incident occurred just two weeks after his wedding to Flight Lieutenant Damilola Adekunle, which took place on September 19, 2026, in Abuja.
The wedding ceremony was held at The Masters Place in Utako, Abuja, followed by a reception at the Conference Centre in Asokoro. Man-Ugwueje was identified as the son of a retired Group Captain.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed condolences, describing the crash as a "deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the nation." The Nigerian Air Force has initiated a full investigation to ascertain the cause of the accident.
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