TRAGEDY: NAF Releases Full List of 25 Victims Killed in Ondo Aircraft Crash

In a devastating follow-up to Monday’s tragedy, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially released the list of 25 victims—comprising officers, airmen, and civilians—who lost their lives following the crash of the ATR-42 military plane (NAF931) in Igbokoda, Ondo State.

Military authorities confirmed that no survivors were found at the crash site in the swampy terrain near the Naval Base.

Official List of Identified Victims

Crew Members:

1. Squadron Leader M.I. Aburime – Flight Captain
2. Squadron Leader A.P. Man-Ugwueje – Co-pilot
3. Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako – Co-pilot
4. Warrant Officer Abubakar A. – Aircraft Technician
5. Corporal Uguru H.C. – Aircraft Technician

Passengers:

• Flight Lieutenant T.L. Lazarus
• Flight Lieutenant M. Akinloye
• Flying Officer I.M. Adeshina
• Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F.
• Master Warrant Officer Matini B.A.
• Warrant Officer Nuhu F.S.
• Flight Sergeant James R.B.
• Flight Sergeant Mohammed A.I.
• Sergeant Ani A.E.
• Sergeant Izibenikien S.I.
• Sergeant Alafuka C.
• Sergeant Mbadugha A.N.
• Lance Corporal Ugwuba F.C.
• Lance Corporal Eledan G.E.
• Mrs. Ezeh Nneka
• Godstmine Tarabina
• Joy Micheal
• Sunday Micheal
• Ukeme David
• Gideon Omotola

Ongoing Investigation & National Mourning

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive probe into the incident to establish the exact cause of the crash. The nation remains under a three-day national mourning period, with flags flying at half-mast.

The NAF has assured the public that support is being provided to the families of the deceased as final recovery procedures and investigations continue.

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