Full List: NAF Releases Names Of 25 Victims Killed In Military Plane Crash
The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of 25 people who died in the military aircraft crash that occurred in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday.
The victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers aboard the aircraft, according to a statement issued by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame.
The aircraft was reportedly on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed in Igbokoda.
The Nigerian Air Force said search and rescue operations were activated immediately after the accident, with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies mobilised to locate and account for everyone on board.
The NAF, however, confirmed that there were no survivors.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the victims.
Aneke described the crash as a deeply painful incident for the Nigerian Air Force and the country, assuring the bereaved families of the Service’s full support during the mourning period.
He also ordered a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The NAF said it would continue to provide timely and verified information as the investigation progresses.
It urged members of the public to avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified reports, while appealing to the public to respect the privacy and dignity of the victims’ families.
Ejodame also announced that a condolence register had been opened at the NAF Headquarters in Abuja for senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies and other sympathisers to pay their respects.
Full List Of Victims
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