Defence Minister Orders 'Comprehensive' Probe Into Tragic Crash Of Military Aircraft
Tinubu ordered flags flown at half-mast and directed a thorough investigation after the crash killed 32 Air Force personnel, officials said.
- On Monday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared three days of national mourning after a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed in Ondo State, killing 32 people believed on board.
- The aircraft was on a "routine mission" from Benin City to Lagos when it went down near a naval base in Igbokoda, carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members.
- Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke briefed the president on the incident, while General Christopher Musa ordered a comprehensive investigation to reinforce safety protocols across military aviation units.
- President Tinubu directed flags be flown at half-mast across the Federal Republic of Nigeria as officials expressed a "profound sense of grief and heavy heart" for the fallen personnel.
- Defence officials pledged to reinforce operational safety protocols across military aviation units, emphasizing that Air Force personnel sacrifice their lives daily to "secure Nigeria.
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Tinubu declares three-day mourning for Air Force personnel killed in crash
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning for Air Force personnel who died in the crash of a military aircraft on Monday. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. He also directed that flags be flown at half-mast throughout the […] Tinubu declares three-day mourning for Air Force personnel killed in crash
BrandEconomy » NEWS » Nigeria Mourns 32 as Air Force Aircraft Crashes in Ondo, Tinubu Orders Full Probe
Nigeria is mourning after a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed near Igbokoda in Ondo State, killing all 32 people on board. Beyond the immediate tragedy, the accident raises important questions about military aviation safety, airworthiness, maintenance, investigative transparency and the sustainability of Nigeria's expanding airpower capabilities.
Nigeria Flags @ half-mast for 3 days ..why Igbokoda Crash victims list not out
By Biola Davies President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a three-day national mourning for Air Force personnel who died in the crash of a military plane today. He also directed that flags should be flown at half-mast throughout the country as a mark of respect to the officers. President Tinubu had earlier expressed profound sadness ...
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