• The ill-fated aircraft, which had five crew members and twenty passengers on board, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos State when the accident occurred.
The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the 25 people who died in the crash involving its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.
The ill-fated aircraft, which had five crew members and 20 passengers on board, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos State when the accident occurred.
The NAF, in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said no survivor had been found.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed condolence to the families, loved ones and colleagues of the victims, describing the incident as a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the country.
He also assured the bereaved families of the full support of the service during the difficult period.
According to the NAF, search-and-rescue procedures were activated immediately after the accident, with response operations carried out in coordination with relevant authorities to locate the aircraft and account for everyone on board.
However, the Service said no survivors had been found.
The Air Staff Chief has also, ordered a comprehensive investigation into the accident to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The investigation is expected to establish what happened to the aircraft during the flight and the factors that may have contributed to the fatal accident.
The NAF urged members of the public to rely only on verified information as the investigation continues, warning against speculation and circulation of unverified reports concerning the incident.
It also appealed to the public to respect the privacy and dignity of the families of the deceased as they mourn their loved ones.
The Air Force further announced that a condolence register had been opened at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force in Abuja.
The register is available for senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies and other well-wishers who wish to pay their respects and convey messages of sympathy to the bereaved families and the Nigerian Air Force.
The NAF said it would continue to provide timely and verified updates as the investigation into the accident progresses.
The victims are:
*CREW – 5*
1. Squadron Leader MI Aburime – Flight Captain
2. Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje – Co-pilot
3. Flight Lieutenant IS Bako – Co-pilot
4. Warrant Officer Abubakar A – Aircraft Technician
5. Corporal Uguru HC – Aircraft Technician
*PASSENGERS – 20*
6. Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus
7. Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye
8. Flying Officer IM Adeshina
9. Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F
10. Master Warrant Officer Matini BA
11. Warrant Officer Nuhu FS
12. Flight Sergeant James RB
13. Flight Sergeant Mohammed AI
14. Sergeant Ani AE
15. Sergeant Izibenikien SI
16. Sergeant Alafuka C
17. Sergeant Mbadugha AN
18. Lance Corporal Ugwuba FC
19. Lance Corporal Eledan GE
20. Mrs Ezeh Nneka
21. Godstmine Tarabina
22. Joy Micheal
23. Sunday Micheal
24. Ukeme David
25. Gideon Omotola