The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of the 25 people who lost their lives in the aircraft crash that occurred in Igbokoda, Ondo State.
The ill-fated aircraft, identified as NAF 931, was involved in the crash during a routine mission, with all those on board confirmed dead.
According to the Air Force, the deceased comprised five crew members and 20 passengers.
The five crew members were identified as Squadron Leader MI Aburime, who served as the flight captain; Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje, co-pilot; Flight Lieutenant IS Bako, co-pilot; Warrant Officer Abubakar A, aircraft technician; and Corporal Uguru HC, also an aircraft technician.
The 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 and Flight Sergeant Mohammed AI.
Others were Sergeant Ani AE, Sergeant Izibenikien SI, Sergeant Alafuka C, Sergeant Mbadugha AN, Lance Corporal Ugwuba FC and Lance Corporal Eledan GE.
The remaining passengers were Mrs Ezeh Nneka, Godstmine Tarabina, Joy Micheal, Sunday Micheal, Ukeme David and Gideon Omotola.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the victims, describing the incident as a painful loss to the Nigerian Air Force and the nation.
He also ordered a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The Air Force urged members of the public to rely on official information and refrain from spreading unverified claims while the investigation is ongoing.
The crash has continued to generate reactions across the country, with condolences pouring in for the families and colleagues of those who died.
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