President Bola Tinubu has declared a three-day national mourning for Air Force personnel who died in the crash of a military plane on Monday. He recently directed that flags should be flown at half-mast throughout the country as a mark of respect to the officers.
Speaking via a press statement by the presidential spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed his heartfelt condolence message to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and all officers, airmen, and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force.
He added that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the crash and prevent future occurrences.
His words, “This is a painful moment for our Armed Forces and for the entire nation. Our Air Force personnel put their lives on the line every day to secure Nigeria. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
The Chief of Air Staff has briefed me, and I have directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash to prevent future occurrences.
I commend the Nigerian Air Force for activating an immediate search and rescue operation following the accident.”
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