Tinubu declares three-day mourning for Air Force personnel killed in crash
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning for Air Force personnel who died in the crash of a military aircraft on Monday. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. He also directed that flags be flown at half-mast throughout the […] Tinubu declares three-day mourning for Air Force personnel…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a three-day period of national mourning for the Air Force personnel who lost their lives in a recent aircraft crash. This decision was communicated by the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. Additionally, Onanuga instructed that all flags across the country should be flown at half-mast as a sign of respect for the fallen officers.
Earlier, Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the incident involving a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 jet. The crash occurred near a naval base in Ondo State's Igbokoda area while the aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The aircraft, carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members, tragically crashed. In a condolence message to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and all Air Force personnel, Tinubu emphasized that the Air Force members risk their lives daily to protect the nation, and their sacrifice will forever be remembered.
Tinubu also stated that the Chief of Air Staff has briefed him on the matter, and he has ordered an immediate investigation into the crash's cause to prevent similar incidents in the future. The Air Force has initiated a search and rescue operation following the accident. The identities of the officers will be disclosed once their families have been notified.
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