NSIB Offers Support to NAF Following ATR-42 Crash
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has pledged its support to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the recovery, readout, and analysis of flight recorder data from an ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday. Capt. Alex Badeh Jr., the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the NSIB, stated that the Bureau is prepared to provide any necessary technical assistance at the request of the NAF.
He expressed condolences to the NAF and the families of those on board the aircraft, stating, “Our thoughts are with them, and with the Search and Rescue teams working at the site.” Capt. Badeh praised the prompt activation of Search and Rescue operations and the efforts of first responders in Igbokoda. He urged the public to rely solely on official updates from the NAF regarding the rescue operation and the investigation into the accident, noting that further comments from the Bureau would be made as appropriate in consultation with the NAF.
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