The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the identities of the 25 people who died in a military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday.
According to the NAF, the victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers who were on board the aircraft. The plane was reportedly carrying out a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed in Igbokoda.
The Air Force said search-and-rescue operations were immediately activated following the incident, involving relevant authorities and emergency agencies. However, the NAF later confirmed that there were no survivors.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives, describing the crash as a painful loss to the service and the country.
Aneke has also ordered a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, while the NAF urged the public to avoid speculation and unverified information as investigations continue.
Full List of Victims
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
6. Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus
7. Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye
8. Flying Officer IM Adeshina
9. Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F
10. Master Warrant Officer Matini BA
11. Warrant Officer Nuhu FS
12. Flight Sergeant James RB
13. Flight Sergeant Mohammed AI
14. Sergeant Ani AE
15. Sergeant Izibenikien SI
16. Sergeant Alafuka C
17. Sergeant Mbadugha AN
18. Lance Corporal Ugwuba FC
19. Lance Corporal Eledan GE
20. Mrs Ezeh Nneka
21. Godstmine Tarabina
22. Joy Micheal
23. Sunday Micheal
24. Ukeme David
25. Gideon Omotola.
