Northern Governors Express Condolences for NAF Crash Victims

The Northern Nigeria Governors’ Forum expressed deep sorrow over the death of 32 military personnel in the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crash that occurred in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Muhammad Yahaya, the Chairman of the forum and Gombe State Governor, conveyed condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian Air Force, the Armed Forces, and the families of the deceased.

In a statement issued by Ismaila Misilli, the Director-General of Press Affairs at the Gombe Government House, Yahaya described the incident as a tragic reminder of the sacrifices made by military personnel. He commended the Federal Government for its prompt response, including the order for a comprehensive investigation and the deployment of search-and-rescue teams.

Yahaya praised President Tinubu for declaring three days of national mourning and ordering the national flag to be flown at half-mast. He extended condolences to Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, Chief of the Air Staff, and urged Nigerians to pray for the Armed Forces.