Türkiye Offers Condolences to Nigeria After NAF Crash
The Government of Türkiye extended its condolences to Nigeria after a tragic crash involving a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft in Ondo State, which occurred on October 5. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing sorrow over the loss of lives and offered condolences to the victims' families and the Nigerian people.
The NAF aircraft, identified by tail number NGR 931, was on a flight from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos when it lost radar contact around 9:13 a.m. and subsequently crashed near the Igbokoda Naval Base in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to NAF spokesman Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, there were no survivors from the crash.
In response to the incident, President Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning to honor the victims.
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