NAF Releases Names of 25 Victims of NAF 931 Crash
The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the 25 people killed in the crash of its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State.
The victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers. They were on a routine flight from Benin to Lagos when the aircraft crashed.
The deceased crew members are Squadron Leader MI Aburime, Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje, Flight Lieutenant IS Bako, Warrant Officer Abubakar A and Corporal Uguru HC.
The 20 passengers were identified as 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 and Gideon Omotola.
The NAF said search-and-rescue operations were activated after the accident, but no survivor has been found.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has ordered a comprehensive investigation to determine the circumstances of the crash.
The Service also urged the public to rely on verified information and refrain from speculation as the investigation continues.
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