Nigerian Air Force Chief Mourns 25 Lives in Crash
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State, resulting in the loss of 25 lives. Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the Chief of the Air Staff, conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased personnel and passengers in a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information.
The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred, with no survivors found among the five crew members and 20 passengers on board. The crew included Squadron Leader MI Aburime (Flight Captain), Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje (Co-pilot), and Flight Lieutenant IS Bako (Co-pilot), among others.
A comprehensive investigation has been ordered to determine the circumstances of the crash, and the NAF has opened a condolence register at its headquarters in Abuja for those wishing to pay their respects.
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