Tinubu mourns fallen Air Force personnel, says sacrifice won’t be forgotten

President Bola Tinubu mourned the Nigerian Air Force personnel who lost their lives in an aircraft crash, emphasizing that their sacrifice will never be forgotten. He stated on his verified X handle that Air Force personnel constantly risk their lives to safeguard the nation, and their loss will forever be remembered. The President expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, acknowledging that these families are also grieving the loss of loved ones.

He declared three national days of mourning and ordered the flags to be flown at half-mast across the country in honor of the fallen heroes. Tinubu directed the Nigerian Air Force to launch a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident to prevent similar incidents in the future. He also praised the Nigerian Air Force for initiating a search and rescue operation in response to the incident, honoring their service and the sacrifice made by the fallen personnel.