Ondo Crash: NAF releases full list of 25 crew, passengers who died

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially published the names of the 25 people, five crew members and 20 passengers who lost their lives in Monday’s tragic aircraft crash in Ondo State.

The ill-fated flight, a 931 military aircraft, was on a routine trip from Benin City to Lagos when it crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State. According to a statement by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF Director of Public Relations, search and rescue teams were deployed immediately after the crash, but sadly, no survivors were found.

The official manifest shows that alongside the five crew members, the aircraft was carrying 14 military personnel and six civilians.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, sent his condolences to the grieving families. He described the accident as a painful moment for the military and the entire country.

Aneke assured the families that the Air Force will fully support them during this tough time. He also confirmed that a comprehensive investigation is already underway to uncover exactly what caused the crash.

The Air Force urged the public to respect the privacy of the affected families and avoid spreading unverified rumors about the incident while the investigation continues.

The Full List of 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

A condolence register is now open at the NAF Headquarters in Abuja for government officials, diplomats, and well-wishers to pay their respects, while the country waits for the investigation panel to reveal what brought the plane down.