Tinubu Announces Mourning for Air Force Crash Victims

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a three-day national mourning for the Nigerian Air Force personnel who lost their lives in a military aircraft crash in Ondo State. The incident involved a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft that crashed near a naval base in the Igbokoda area on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos.

The aircraft had 25 passengers and seven crew members on board. In a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed that this was a painful moment for the Armed Forces and the nation, acknowledging the sacrifices made by Air Force personnel.

He emphasized the need for an investigation to determine the cause of the crash and prevent future occurrences. Tinubu commended the Nigerian Air Force for initiating a search and rescue operation and praised first responders and the Ondo State Government for their prompt actions.

He extended condolences to the families of the deceased and assured the Nigerian Air Force of his administration's continued support.