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Crash of military aircraft: Investigation must be thorough, professional, transparent – CAN to govt

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has expressed profound sorrow over the aircraft crash involving a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near Igbokoda, Ondo State. Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of CAN, in a statement on Monday, extended condolences to the families of the deceased service members, the Nigerian Air Force, the broader Armed Forces of […] Crash of military aircraft:…

Crash of military aircraft: Investigation must be thorough, professional, transparent – CAN to govt

Nigerian Air Force personnel lost their lives in a military aircraft crash in Ondo State, prompting the Federal Government to declare a three-day period of National Mourning starting October 6, 2026. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has issued an advisory for all Federal Civil Servants to observe the mourning period with dignity and respect, as well as fly the National Flag and other appropriate flags at half-mast.

The Federal Government offices and institutions are expected to suspend non-essential activities and ensure essential government business continues with due regard to the solemn nature of the occasion.

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