The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that all 25 people aboard its ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, died in the accident.
The aircraft, identified as NAF 931, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed on Monday. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF said 25 people were on board, comprising five crew members and 20 passengers. No survivors were found.
The five crew members were:
1. Squadron Leader MI Aburime — Flight Captain
2. Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje — Co-pilot
3. Flight Lieutenant IS Bako — Co-pilot
4. Warrant Officer Abubakar A — Aircraft Technician
5. Corporal Uguru HC — Aircraft Technician
The 20 passengers were:
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.
The NAF said search-and-rescue procedures were activated immediately after the crash in coordination with relevant authorities. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of those who died, describing the incident as a deeply painful moment for the service and the nation.
The Chief of the Air Staff has directed a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident. The NAF also urged the public to avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified information while the investigation continues.
The crash occurred after the aircraft disappeared from radar shortly after take-off from Benin. Air traffic controllers reportedly lost contact with the aircraft at about 9:13am before it crashed into a swamp in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The NAF's latest statement corrects earlier preliminary information that put the number of people aboard the aircraft at 32. The Air Force's confirmed figure is 25: five crew members and 20 passengers.
The aircraft, identified as NAF 931, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed on Monday. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF said 25 people were on board, comprising five crew members and 20 passengers. No survivors were found.
The five crew members were:
1. Squadron Leader MI Aburime — Flight Captain
2. Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje — Co-pilot
3. Flight Lieutenant IS Bako — Co-pilot
4. Warrant Officer Abubakar A — Aircraft Technician
5. Corporal Uguru HC — Aircraft Technician
The 20 passengers were:
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.
The NAF said search-and-rescue procedures were activated immediately after the crash in coordination with relevant authorities. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of those who died, describing the incident as a deeply painful moment for the service and the nation.
The Chief of the Air Staff has directed a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident. The NAF also urged the public to avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified information while the investigation continues.
The crash occurred after the aircraft disappeared from radar shortly after take-off from Benin. Air traffic controllers reportedly lost contact with the aircraft at about 9:13am before it crashed into a swamp in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The NAF's latest statement corrects earlier preliminary information that put the number of people aboard the aircraft at 32. The Air Force's confirmed figure is 25: five crew members and 20 passengers.
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The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that all 25 people aboard its ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, died in the accident and released the names of the five crew members and 20 passengers. The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that all 25 people aboard its ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, died in...
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- The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that all 25 people aboard its ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, died in the accident and released the names of the five crew members and 20 passengers.
- The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that all 25 people aboard its ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, died in the accident.The aircraft, identified as NAF 931, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed on Monday.
- In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF said 25 people were on board, comprising five crew members and 20 passengers.
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