Senate President Akpabio Mourns Military Aircraft Crash Victims

Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, expressed deep sorrow over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 aircraft near Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident led to the death of all 32 individuals on board, comprising 25 passengers and 7 crew members.

In a condolence message delivered through his Special Adviser, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio extended his sympathies to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Chief of Defence Staff, all Service Chiefs, and the families of the victims. He stated, “A nation may mourn its fallen heroes, but it must never forget the courage with which they gave their lives in service to the Republic.” Akpabio described the event as a profoundly painful moment for the nation and particularly for the Nigerian Air Force, offering prayers for the souls of the deceased and comfort for the bereaved families.