PDP mourns victims of NAF aircraft crash in Ondo

The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed deep sorrow over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State on Monday. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, stated that 25 passengers and seven crew members were on board the aircraft on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos.

The aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, disappeared from radar at around 9:13am before its wreckage was found near the naval base. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, revealed that preliminary information indicated the tragic loss of life. The party's National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, emphasized that the loss of service personnel is deeply painful as they have sacrificed much for the unity and survival of the nation.

PDP leader Aiyedatiwa also praised the security agencies for the elimination of ISWAP leader Tinubu and called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the crash. President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Air Force to investigate the cause of the incident, and the President has also extended condolences to the families of the victims.