Tragedy: All 25 on Board Die in Nigerian Air Force Plane Crash

The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the crew and passengers who were on the aircraft that crashed on Monday. Sadly, everyone on board died in the crash.

In a statement on Tuesday, the NAF said there were 25 people on board, which included five crew members and 20 passengers. Earlier, government officials mentioned that 32 people were on the plane. This shows that the passenger list has now been properly reviewed.

"No survivors have been found," the air force confirmed.

The Chief of Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, has ordered an investigation to find out what caused the accident.

President Bola Tinubu also ordered a thorough investigation on Monday. He expressed his condolences to the families of those who died in the crash.

NAF MOURNS 25 LIVES LOST IN NAF 931 AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT

Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the Chief of the Air Staff, expressed deep sorrow for the families of the personnel and passengers who died in the accident involving the Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State. He described this incident as a very painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the entire nation. He extended heartfelt sympathies to the families, loved ones, and colleagues of those who lost their lives. He assured the bereaved families that the Service will fully support them during this tough time.

NAF 931 had 25 people on board, including five crew members and 20 passengers. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the crash happened. Search-and-rescue operations started immediately, with efforts coordinated with relevant authorities to locate everyone on board. Sadly, no survivors were found. The crew members included:

CREW

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)

PASSENGERS

1. Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus
2. Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye
3. Flying Officer IM Adeshina
4. Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F
5. Master Warrant Officer Matini BA
6. Warrant Officer Nuhu FS
7. Flight Sergeant James RB
8. Flight Sergeant Mohammed AI
9. Sergeant Ani AE
10. Sergeant Izibenikien SI
11. Sergeant Alafuka C
12. Sergeant Mbadugha AN
13. Lance Corporal Ugwuba FC
14. Lance Corporal Eledan GE
15. Mrs Ezeh Nneka
16. Godstmine Tarabina
17. Joy Micheal
18. Sunday Micheal
19. Ukeme David
20. Gideon Omotola

The Chief of Air Staff has directed an investigation to determine what caused the crash. The Nigerian Air Force will provide updates as the investigation continues. They ask the public not to spread unverified information and to respect the privacy of the affected families. A condolence register has been opened at the Nigerian Air Force Headquarters in Abuja. This register is for senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies, and anyone who wants to pay their respects and send messages of sympathy to the families of the deceased and the Nigerian Air Force.