Atiku Abubakar Mourns 25 Victims of NAF 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, which resulted in the deaths of 25 individuals. In a post on his verified X handle, he conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims, the Nigerian Air Force, and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

The aircraft, an ATR-42 with registration number NAF 931, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed in the Igbokoda area. Among the deceased were airmen, soldiers, and their family members.

Atiku emphasized the profound pain experienced by families who lost loved ones and prayed for the eternal rest of the deceased souls, offering strength to their bereaved families and the military during this painful time.