UPDATE: NAF Names 25 Victims of Igbokoda Aircraft Crash
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of the 25 people who died in the crash involving an NAF ATR-42 aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.
The aircraft, with registration number NAF 931, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred. The NAF said five crew members and 20 passengers were on board.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, search-and-rescue operations were activated immediately after the crash, but no survivors have been 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 Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, described the incident as a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the nation, while expressing condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of the victims.
Aneke also assured the bereaved families of the full support of the Nigerian Air Force and directed a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The NAF urged the public to refrain from speculation and the circulation of unverified information, while respecting the privacy and dignity of the affected families.
A condolence register has also been opened at the NAF headquarters in Abuja for government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies and other well-wishers to pay their respects.
