The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has pledged its full support to the families of the officers who lost their lives in the recent aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, Chief of Air Staff, made this assurance on Thursday while inspecting the crash site. He expressed deep sorrow and condolence to the families of the deceased officers, describing them as highly trained, professional, and intelligent officers.
Aneke stated that the government, on behalf of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, would ensure that the families of the deceased officers are not abandoned. He also assured that the NAF would take responsibility for the well-being of the children and loved ones of the deceased, ensuring they are trained and made to live a normal life. The Chief of Air Staff emphasized that the NAF would leave no stone unturned in ensuring safety.
The crash, which occurred in Igbokoda, Ondo State, has been a significant loss for the nation, with Aneke describing it as a tragic incident. He appealed to the general public to be patient and allow specialists to investigate the cause of the crash, rather than speculating. A high-level delegation of military and civilian safety experts has been set up to investigate the incident.
The NAF has expressed appreciation to the government of Ondo State and the local residents who were the first responders to the crash. Aneke thanked the governor of Ondo State for committing resources, time, and energy to the recovery operation. The locals were commended for their swift response to the incident.
The Chief of Air Staff inspected the crash site and was briefed by the commander of the Navy on the situation. Aneke emphasized that the NAF would ensure that all critical resources and equipment needed to locate the wreckage of the airplane are deployed. He expressed optimism about the progress in the recovery process.
The incident has highlighted the risks faced by the nation's fighting forces, with Aneke acknowledging that the more activities there are, the more likely incidents like this can occur. The NAF has assured that it would do everything possible to support the families of the deceased officers.
The government has set up a high-level delegation, including retired senior officers and experienced Air Force officers, to investigate the incident and get to the bottom of what happened. The NAF has promised to provide necessary support to the families of the deceased officers, ensuring they are not abandoned.
Key points
- The Nigerian Air Force has pledged full support to the families of officers killed in the recent aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State.
- A high-level delegation has been set up to investigate the incident and provide necessary support to the families.
- The NAF has expressed appreciation to the government of Ondo State and local residents for their swift response to the incident.