IG pays condolence visit to NAF chief over Ondo crash

On Friday, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, paid a condolence visit to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal S.K. Aneke, following the tragic crash of NAF 931 that claimed 25 lives. The Nigeria Police Force conveyed their deepest condolences to the Air Force leadership, officers, and personnel, as well as the families of the deceased.

During the visit on October 9, 2026, the IGP expressed unity with the Air Force in the face of the tragedy, offering strength and comfort to the bereaved families and colleagues. The police chief emphasized the Force's unwavering support for the Nigerian Air Force during this challenging period. This visit came in the aftermath of the fatal incident involving the NAF 931 aircraft, which resulted in the loss of 25 lives.

Disu's gesture aimed to provide sympathy and solidarity to the Air Force leadership and the families affected by the unfortunate event. Gilbert Ekugbe, a journalist at Punch Newspapers, reported on the incident. With over a decade of experience in reporting on business and economic affairs, he focuses on markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria's broader economic landscape.

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