Gombe Governor Yahaya Condoles Ondo NAF Crash Victims

On October 6, 2026, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the Governor of Gombe State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum, issued a condolence message regarding the victims of the Ondo NAF crash. He expressed sympathy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Air Force, the Armed Forces, and the bereaved families, describing the incident as a tragic reminder of the sacrifices made by military personnel.

Yahaya emphasized that the deceased paid the ultimate price in service to the nation and commended the Federal Government for its prompt response, including a thorough investigation and activation of search-and-rescue operations. He praised President Tinubu for declaring three days of national mourning and ordering the national flag to be flown at half-mast in honor of the fallen personnel.

Yahaya extended his condolences to Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the Chief of the Air Staff, and prayed for the souls of the fallen heroes, urging Nigerians to support the Armed Forces in prayer.