Nigerian Air Force Opens Condolence Register After Crash
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) opened a condolence register at its conference centre in Kado, Abuja, after the crash of its ATR-42 aircraft in Ondo State, which resulted in the deaths of all 32 people on board. The NAF announced this on X on Tuesday, expressing gratitude for the sympathy and support received from Nigerians and well-wishers globally.
The aircraft, designated NAF 931, was on a routine mission from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos when it lost contact with air traffic controllers at approximately 9:13 am on October 5, 2026. The crash occurred in a swampy area in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
President Bola Tinubu conveyed his condolences to the victims' families and instructed the NAF to conduct a thorough investigation into the crash's cause. The NAF paid tribute to the deceased, acknowledging their service to the nation as marked by honour, dedication, and distinction.
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