PDP Condoles with Families of NAF Aircraft Crash Victims
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) extended condolences to the Nigerian Air Force and the families of the victims of a military aircraft crash that occurred on Monday in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The crash involved a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft, tail number NGR 931, which was on a routine mission from Benin, Edo State, to Lagos.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, reported that the aircraft disappeared from radar at approximately 9:13 AM before its wreckage was located near the naval base in Igbokoda. PDP's National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of service personnel, emphasizing their contributions to national unity and survival.
The PDP called for a thorough investigation into the crash's cause and offered prayers for the deceased. President Bola Tinubu also directed the Nigerian Air Force to investigate the incident and conveyed condolences to the families of the 25 passengers and seven crew members involved.
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