The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed the death of all 25 people aboard an NAF ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.
The aircraft, with registration number NAF 931, was conducting a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the aircraft had five crew members and 20 passengers on board.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the crash.
Aneke described the crash as a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the nation, assuring the victims’ families of the Service’s full support.
According to the statement, “NAF 931 had 25 persons on board, comprising five crew members and 20 passengers.
“The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred. 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.”
Crew
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 and Mohammed AI.
Others includes
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 and Gideon Omotola.
The NAF said the Chief of the Air Staff had ordered a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
