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The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the 25 people who died in the crash involving its ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed on Monday, October 5.
According to the latest statement by the Nigerian Air Force, the aircraft had 25 people on board — five crew members and 20 passengers. The NAF said no survivors were found.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed condolences to the families, loved ones and colleagues of those who died and directed a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The Air Force also urged the public to refrain from speculation and the circulation of unverified information as the investigation continues.
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
- 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
- Gideon Omotola
NAF opens condolence register
The Nigerian Air Force said a condolence register has been opened at its Headquarters in Abuja for senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies and other well-wishers wishing to pay their respects.
The Service said it would continue to provide verified updates as the investigation progresses.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier declared three days of national mourning for the Air Force personnel who died in the crash and directed that national flags be flown at half-mast throughout the country. He also ordered a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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