{
  "id": 12368555,
  "title": "Atiku mourns NAF helicopter crash victims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/atiku-mourns-naf-helicopter-crash-victims",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T11:41:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/06/atiku-mourns-naf-helicopter-crash-victims/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the loss of 25 personnel in a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State. He described the incident as a \"heartbreaking tragedy\" and praised the courage of those who lost their lives. Among the deceased were airmen, soldiers, and their families, all of whom represented innocence and the promise of a bright future. Atiku extended his deepest condolences to the families of the fallen, acknowledging the immeasurable pain of losing loved ones. He expressed solidarity with the Nigerian Air Force and the broader nation, offering prayers for the departed souls and solace for the bereaved. Atiku called upon the Almighty God to grant eternal peace to the victims and strength to the Air Force and the country during this difficult time.",
  "summary": "Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness over the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which claimed the lives of personnel on board. In a condolence message, Atiku described the incident as tragic, saying the scale and circumstances of the crash were heartbreaking. He said, “I am deeply saddened by the tragic […] Atiku mourns NAF helicopter crash victims",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "NEMA deploys specialised team to search for victims of NAF aircraft crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/nema-deploys-specialised-team-to-search-for-victims-of-naf-aircraft",
        "published": "2026-10-06T09:14:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "No words can comfort families of NAF air crash victims – Atiku",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/no-words-can-comfort-families-of-naf-air-crash-victims-atiku",
        "published": "2026-10-06T10:50:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}