Air Marshal Sunday Aneke Leads Recovery Efforts in Ondo

On Thursday, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, the Chief of the Air Staff, participated in the search and recovery operations at Igbokoda, Ondo State, following the crash of the Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931. Aneke led senior officials from the Nigerian Air Force to assess the recovery and investigative efforts.

He assured the families of the deceased and the public that a thorough investigation would be conducted, emphasizing that all relevant evidence would be secured, documented, preserved, and examined. Aneke expressed condolences to the families of the personnel and passengers who lost their lives, paying tribute to their service and commitment to the nation.

He commended the efforts of NAF personnel and other stakeholders involved in the recovery, including the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, and others. The Head of the Investigation and Recovery Team, Air Vice Marshal EOE Ebiowe, confirmed that recovery efforts were ongoing in coordination with relevant agencies and that the accident site remained secured.