Ondo Air Crash: NAF Names 25 Victims, Orders Full Probe

The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the 25 people killed in Monday’s aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, ordered a comprehensive investigation into the tragedy.

The victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers who were aboard NAF aircraft NGR 931 when it crashed during a routine flight from Benin to Lagos.
There were no survivors.

The crash has plunged the Nigerian Air Force and the families of the victims into mourning, with the service assuring the bereaved families of its full support.

NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said search-and-rescue teams were deployed immediately after the crash in conjunction with local authorities and emergency responders.
Aneke described the incident as a deeply painful moment for the service and the nation, while directing investigators to establish the cause and circumstances of the crash.

The Air Force also appealed to Nigerians to refrain from speculation and the circulation of unverified information, saying further updates would be released as the investigation progresses.
A condolence register has been opened at NAF Headquarters in Abuja for officials, security chiefs, diplomats and other sympathisers.

Those Killed
Crew
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