The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of the 25 people who died in the military aircraft crash that occurred in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday.
According to the NAF, the victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers aboard an ATR-42 aircraft involved in a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State, prompting immediate search-and-rescue operations involving relevant authorities and emergency agencies.
The NAF 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, describing the incident as a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the country.
He assured the bereaved families of the Service’s full support and ordered a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The Air Force also appealed to members of the public to avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified information, urging everyone to respect the privacy and dignity of the victims’ families.
A condolence register has also been opened at the NAF Headquarters in Abuja for government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, security chiefs and other sympathisers to pay their respects.
FULL LIST OF THE VICTIMS
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 it would continue to provide verified updates as the investigation progresses and urged the public to rely on official information concerning the crash.
