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Taraba has lost gallant son – Kefas mourns military pilot

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has mourned the death of Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako, a Taraba indigene and co-pilot who died alongside other military personnel in an aircraft crash in Ondo State. Bako was among the victims of the ill-fated military aircraft accident which occurred recently in Ondo state, South-West Nigeria. In a condolence […] Taraba has lost gallant son – Kefas mourns…

Taraba has lost gallant son – Kefas mourns military pilot

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State mourns the loss of Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako, a fellow Taraba native who perished in an aircraft crash in Ondo State. Bako, a co-pilot, was among the victims of the military aircraft accident which occurred recently in the South-West region of Nigeria. In a condolence message to journalists, Kefas characterized the incident as a national tragedy, emphasizing that the country had lost some of its finest military officers in the crash.

He expressed his condolences to the Nigerian military, the deceased's family, and colleagues, and to the people of Taraba State. Kefas described Bako as a gallant son who served the nation with dedication, professionalism, and patriotism. The governor highlighted Bako's contributions to national security and his unwavering commitment to his duties, which would serve as a reference for younger generations in the military.

He prayed for the deceased's soul and for the strength and fortitude of his family, colleagues, and the people of Taraba State to cope with the irreparable loss.

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