The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of 25 people killed in a military aircraft crash at Igbokoda in Ondo State. The victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the crash occurred on Monday.
The NAF said search-and-rescue operations were immediately activated, involving relevant authorities and emergency agencies. However, the Air Force confirmed that there were no survivors in the crash. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the victims.
The Chief of the Air Staff has also ordered a comprehensive investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. The NAF urged the public to avoid speculation and unverified reports, while assuring the victims’ families of its support and respect for their privacy during the mourning period.
