{
  "id": 12368652,
  "title": "NAF Names Crew, Passengers on Board Ill-fated Flight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/naf-names-crew-passengers-on-board-ill-fated-flight",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T11:06:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/06/naf-names-crew-passengers-on-board-ill-fated-flight/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has unveiled the names of those who perished in the crash of their ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Ondo State. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, disclosed the crew and passengers' identities on Tuesday in Abuja. The crash, which claimed lives, occurred on Monday in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.\n\nThe NAF crew consisted of Flight Captain Sqn. Ldr MI Aburime, Co-pilot Sqn. Ldr AP Man-Ugwueje, Co-pilot Flt.-Lt IS Bako, Aircraft Technician Warrant Officer Abubakar A, and Aircraft Technician Cpl. Uguru HC. Among the passengers were Flt.-Lt TL Lazarus, Flt.-Lt MA Akinloye, Flying Officer IM Adeshina, Master Warrant Officers Onwuka F, Matini BA, Nuhu FS, Flight Sergeants James RB and Mohammed AL, and Sergeants Ani AE, Izibenikien SI, Alafuka C, Mbadugha AN, Lance Cpls Ugwuba FC, Eledan GE, and Mrs Ezeh Nneka. Other passengers included Godstmine Tarabina, Joy Micheal, Sunday Micheal, Ukeme David, and Gideon Omotola.\n\nNAF's Director of Public Relations and Information shared the devastating news with Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS). CAS Aneke expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, describing the incident as a deeply painful moment for the NAF and the nation. He consoled the bereaved families, assured them of the service's support during the difficult period, and directed a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the accident. A condolence register was opened at NAF Headquarters, Abuja, for senior government officials, diplomatic corps members, heads of security agencies, and well-wishers who wished to pay respects and convey messages of sympathy to the families of the deceased. The NAF urged the public to refrain from speculation and the circulation of unverified information, emphasizing the need for privacy and respect for the affected families' dignity.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has released the names of personnel and passengers in the crashed NAF 931 aircraft.This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, by the",
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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."
}