Senate Condoles with Nigerian Air Force Over Crash Tragedy
The Senate mourned the loss of 32 individuals, including 25 passengers and seven crew members, in a tragic crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft during a routine mission from Benin City in Edo State to Lagos. Senator Osita Ngwu, chairman of the Senate Committee on Air Force, issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the incident, emphasizing the painful impact on the Nigerian Air Force and the families of the victims.
He extended heartfelt condolences to the Chief of the Air Staff, NAF personnel, and the bereaved families. Ngwu praised the swift activation of Search and Rescue operations by the NAF and emergency agencies at Igbokoda town, urging public calm and reliance on official information.
The Senate Committee plans to engage with NAF leadership for a full briefing on the circumstances surrounding the crash. Ngwu reaffirmed the nation's solidarity with the NAF and the families affected, highlighting the significant loss to the country.
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