Tinubu Declares 3-Day Mourning For NAF Personnel Who Died In Plane Crash.
Directs flags be flown at half-mast. Orders thorough investigation of the incident Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared a three-day national mourning for Air Force personnel who
President Bola Tinubu has ordered three days of national mourning for Air Force personnel who lost their lives in a plane crash near a naval base in Ondo State. Flags across the country will be flown at half-mast as a sign of respect to the fallen officers. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 jet, which was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos, crashed, resulting in the loss of 25 passengers, seven crew members, and the seven-member crew.
The President has directed a comprehensive investigation into the incident to prevent future occurrences. He commends the Nigerian Air Force for initiating a swift Search and Rescue operation and expresses condolences to the families of the victims and to the Air Force as a whole. Tinubu assures the Air Force of continued support as they carry out their crucial role in securing the nation.
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