Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described the crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft in Ondo State as a profoundly painful moment for the nation, particularly for the Air Force.
In a condolence message issued through his Special Adviser, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio expressed grief over the tragedy involving a Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 aircraft near Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
He said the incident resulted in the loss of lives of those on board and extended deepest condolences on behalf of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Akpabio commiserated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of the Air Staff, the Service Chiefs, officers and men of the Armed Forces, and especially the families and loved ones of all those who perished.
“A nation may mourn its fallen heroes, but it must never forget the courage with which they gave their lives in service to the Republic,” the Senate President said.
He added: “This is a profoundly painful moment for our nation and, particularly, for the Nigerian Air Force. May their souls rest in peace and may Almighty God comfort the bereaved families and our Nation, Amen.”
The aircraft, designated NAF 931, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed on Monday. President Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning and ordered a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident.
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