The unfortunate incident occurred on
22 October 2024.
The personnel were heading to Abuja for a
sports event when their vehicle collided with an oncoming truck.
The Director of Public Relations and
Information, NAF, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, who confirmed the incident
in a statement on Tuesday, said efforts had commenced to provide support for
the families of the deceased.
“The Nigerian Air Force deeply regrets to
announce the loss of five of our gallant personnel who were involved in a
tragic road traffic accident on 22 October 2024,” the statement read.
“The unfortunate incident occurred around
Hawan Kibo along the Jos-Akwanga Express Road.
"Our personnel were heading for a
sporting event in Abuja when their vehicle was involved in a collision with an
oncoming truck.
“Consequently, the statutory administrative
protocols applicable in circumstances such as this have been activated by the
NAF to provide comfort and support to the bereaved families.
"We appeal to the public to respect the privacy of the victims’ families during this difficult time and to refrain from sharing unverified details. May their souls rest in perfect peace.”
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