Ondo Aircraft Crash: NAF Releases Fresh Details About The Victims

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The Chief of the Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has expressed deep condolences to the families of personnel and passengers who died in the crash involving Nigerian Air Force, NAF, ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

According to the CAS, the incident represents a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the country, as he extended his sympathies to the families, loved ones and colleagues of those who lost their lives.

Aneke also assured the bereaved families that the Nigerian Air Force would provide them with full support throughout the difficult period.

ZINGTIE recalls that NAF 931 was carrying 25 people, consisting of five crew members and 20 passengers, when the accident occurred during a routine mission from Benin to Lagos.

“Search-and-rescue procedures were immediately activated, with response efforts conducted in coordination with relevant authorities to locate and account for all persons on board. No survivors have been found.” The statement said

The crew members were:

Squadron Leader MI Aburime (Flight Captain), Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje (Co-pilot), Flight Lieutenant IS Bako (Co-pilot), Warrant Officer Abubakar A (Aircraft Technician), Corporal Uguru HC (Aircraft Technician).

Passengers

Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus, Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye, Flying Officer IM Adeshina, Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F, Master Warrant Officer Matini BA, Warrant Officer Nuhu FS, Flight Sergeant James RB, Flight Sergeant Mohammed AI, Sergeant Ani AE, Sergeant Izibenikien SI, Sergeant Alafuka C, Sergeant Mbadugha AN, Lance Corporal Ugwuba FC, Lance Corporal Eledan GE, Mrs Ezeh Nneka, Godstmine Tarabina, Joy Micheal, Sunday Micheal, Ukeme David, Gideon Omotola.

The CAS has ordered a comprehensive investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the aircraft accident.

The Nigerian Air Force said it would continue to release timely and verified information as the investigation progresses, while urging members of the public to avoid speculation and the spread of unverified reports.

The Service also appealed to the public to respect the privacy and dignity of the families affected by the tragedy.

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