NAF 931 Crash: NAF Releases Official List of 25 Victims

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is in mourning following a catastrophic air mishap involving its ATR 42 tactical aircraft, registration NAF 931, which resulted in the loss of all 25 lives on board.

The tragedy occurred during a routine transport flight en route from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos. In an official statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, military authorities confirmed that search and rescue teams deployed to the crash site found no survivors.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed deep sorrow over the incident, extending profound condolences to the families of the fallen officers, airmen, and civilian passengers. President Bola Tinubu has also ordered a full-scale investigation to determine the immediate and remote causes of the crash.

The Nigerian Air Force has released the official roll of honor containing the names of the five crew members and 20 passengers who lost their lives in service to the nation:

Flight 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

1. Flight Lieutenant T.L. Lazarus
2. Flight Lieutenant M. Akinloye
3. Flying Officer I.M. Adeshina
4. Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F.
5. Master Warrant Officer Matini B.A.
6. Warrant Officer Nuhu F.S.
7. Flight Sergeant James R.B.
8. Flight Sergeant Mohammed A.I.
9. Sergeant Ani A.E.
10. Sergeant Izibenikien S.I.
11. Sergeant Alafuka C.
12. Sergeant Mbadugha A.N.
13. Lance Corporal Ugwuba F.C.
14. Lance Corporal Eledan G.E.
15. Mrs. Ezeh Nneka
16. Godstime Tarabina
17. Joy Michael
18. Sunday Michael
19. Ukeme David
20. Gideon Omotola