Hope is gone. The swamp has swallowed them all.
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that there is no survivor from the ill-fated NAF 931 ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Air Force Releases Names Of Fallen Heroes
In a solemn statement on Monday, Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, released the full manifest of the 25 personnel on board the routine flight from Benin to Lagos.
The crew of five were: 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; and Corporal Uguru HC, Aircraft Technician.
The 20 passengers were: 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; and Gideon Omotola.
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No Survivor, Probe Ordered
Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the crash while search-and-rescue operations continue in coordination with other agencies.
The Air Force appealed to Nigerians to avoid speculation and unverified reports, and to respect the dignity of grieving families.
Meanwhile, a condolence register has been opened at NAF Headquarters in Abuja for government officials, diplomats and security chiefs to pay their respects to the fallen patriots who died serving the nation.
