Atiku Abubakar Mourns 25 Victims of NAF Plane Crash
Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft in Ondo State that resulted in the deaths of 25 individuals. In a post on his verified X handle, Atiku conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims, the Nigerian Air Force, and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He described the loss as particularly painful for families who lost loved ones, highlighting that among the deceased were airmen, soldiers, and their family members. The aircraft, identified as an NAF ATR-42 with registration number NAF 931, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed in the Igbokoda area.
The Nigerian Air Force confirmed that all 25 people on board, which included five crew members and 20 passengers, perished in the incident. Atiku prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and strength for their grieving families.
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