The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the 25 people who died in the NAF 931 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State.
The victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed. The NAF said no survivor was found.
Crew members
- Squadron Leader MI Aburime, Flight Captain
- Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje, Co-pilot
- Flight Lieutenant IS Bako, Co-pilot
- Warrant Officer Abubakar A, Aircraft Technician
- Corporal Uguru HC, Aircraft Technician
Passengers
- Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus
- Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye
- Flying Officer IM Adeshina
- Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F
- Master Warrant Officer Matini BA
- Warrant Officer Nuhu FS
- Flight Sergeant James RB
- Flight Sergeant Mohammed AI
- Sergeant Ani AE
- Sergeant Izibenikien SI
- Sergeant Alafuka C
- Sergeant Mbadugha AN
- Lance Corporal Ugwuba FC
- Lance Corporal Eledan GE
- Mrs Ezeh Nneka
- Godstmine Tarabina
- Joy Micheal
- Sunday Micheal
- Ukeme David
- Gideon Omotola
The NAF said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has ordered a comprehensive investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. The Service also urged the public to avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified information.
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