Tinubu Orders Investigation into Ondo Air Force Crash

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The incident occurred on Monday morning while the aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos, involving 25 passengers and seven crew members.

In a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extended condolences to the families of those affected, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and the entire NAF. He emphasized the sacrifice of Air Force personnel in securing the nation and ordered an immediate investigation into the crash to prevent future occurrences.

Tinubu praised the NAF for initiating a search-and-rescue operation promptly after the accident and assured the Air Force of his administration's continued support. He also commended first responders and the Ondo State Government for their quick action at the crash site.