Tinubu: Monday’s Loss Of Brave NAF Men, Women, A Painful Moment For Nigeria
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has described Monday’s loss of brave Air Force men and women to the plane crash near the Naval base around Igbokoda in Ondo
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of courageous Air Force personnel in a plane crash near the Naval base near Igbokoda in Ondo State on Monday. In a statement on his verified social media account, the president emphasized that this event is a profound moment of grief for both the Armed Forces and the entire nation. He highlighted that the Air Force personnel have consistently risked their lives in the defense of Nigeria, and their sacrifices will be eternally remembered.
Tinubu announced three days of national mourning and directed that all flags be lowered to half-mast across the country to pay tribute to the fallen heroes. He directed the Nigerian Air Force to conduct an immediate investigation into the cause of the crash to prevent such incidents in the future. Additionally, the president commended the rapid deployment of the search and rescue operation following the disaster. He paid tribute to their service and the sacrifices of those who perished, wishing their eternal peace.
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