The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially confirmed that all 25 individuals aboard an ATR-42 military aircraft lost their lives after the plane crashed in the Igbokoda region of Ondo State.
The military plane (registration number NAF 931) was traveling on a routine flight from Benin to Lagos when the incident took place.In a official statement released on Tuesday, the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed that the aircraft was carrying five crew members and 20 passengers.
Emergency response teams and search-and-rescue units were deployed to the crash site immediately, but no survivors were found.The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, offered his deep condolences to the families and colleagues of the deceased.
Describing the tragedy as a “deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the nation,” he pledged full support to the families of the victims and ordered a thorough investigation into the cause of the disaster.
Victims Identified by the NAFCrew Members:
Squadron Leader M.I. Aburime(Flight Captain)
Squadron Leader A.P. Man-Ugwueje(Co-pilot)
Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako(Co-pilot)
Warrant Officer Abubakar A.(Aircraft Technician)
Corporal Uguru H.C. (Aircraft Technician)
Passengers:
Flight Lieutenant T.L. Lazarus
Flight Lieutenant M. Akinloye
Flying Officer I.M. Adeshina
Warrant Officer Matini B.A.
Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F.
Master Warrant Officer Matini B.A
Warrant Officer Nuhu F.S.
Flight Sergeant James R.B.
Flight Sergeant Mohammed A.I.
Sergeant Ani A.E
.Sergeant Izibenikien S.I.
Sergeant Alafuka C.
Sergeant Mbadugha A.N.
Lance Corporal Ugwuba F.C.
Lance Corporal Eledan G.E.
Mrs. Ezeh Nneka
GodstmineTarabina
Joy Micheal
Sunday Micheal
Ukeme David
Gideon Omotola
The Air Force requested that the public respect the privacy of the grieving families and avoid spreading unverified rumors regarding the incident. Additionally, a condolence register has been opened at the NAF Headquarters in Abuja to allow dignitaries, officials, and well-wishers to pay their respects.
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