Tinubu Honors Fallen Air Force Personnel with Mourning

President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolences for the Nigerian Air Force personnel who lost their lives in an aircraft crash, stating that their sacrifice for the country will never be forgotten. In a post on his verified X handle, he described the moment as painful for both the Armed Forces and the nation.

Tinubu acknowledged the personal loss experienced by the families of the deceased, highlighting that each uniformed individual has loved ones who awaited their return. He declared three days of national mourning and directed that flags be flown at half-mast across Nigeria to honor the fallen personnel.

The President mentioned that he had been briefed by the Chief of Air Staff regarding the incident and instructed the Nigerian Air Force to initiate a thorough investigation into the crash to prevent future occurrences. He also commended the Air Force for activating a search and rescue operation following the accident.