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By DAYO ADESULU
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of the 25 people on board the NAF 931 aircraft that crashed during a routine mission from Benin to Lagos, with no survivor reported.
According to the Nigerian Air Force, the aircraft had five crew members and 20 passengers on board when the accident occurred.
The disclosure came as the military authorities continued efforts to provide verified information on the crash while urging the public to avoid speculation and the circulation of unconfirmed reports.
The five crew members identified by the Nigerian Air Force are:
The 20 passengers identified by the Nigerian Air Force are:
The Nigerian Air Force said it would continue to provide timely and verified updates as investigations into the crash progress.
The military authorities also appealed to members of the public and media organisations to refrain from speculation and the circulation of unverified information concerning the incident.
The NAF stressed the importance of respecting the privacy, dignity and grieving process of the affected families.
As part of efforts to honour the deceased, the Nigerian Air Force said a condolence register has been opened at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force in Abuja.
The register is available for senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies and other well-wishers who wish to pay their respects.
The NAF said visitors may also use the opportunity to convey messages of sympathy to the bereaved families and the Nigerian Air Force.
The statement was signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force.
The NAF 931 crash has resulted in the loss of 25 lives and represents a major tragedy for the Nigerian military and the affected families.
The release of the victims’ names provides official confirmation of those who were on board, while the ongoing investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Until investigators release further findings, members of the public are advised to rely on official statements from the Nigerian Air Force and other authorised agencies rather than unverified claims circulating on social media.
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of the 25 people on board the NAF 931 aircraft that crashed during a routine mission from Benin to Lagos, with no survivor reported.
According to the Nigerian Air Force, the aircraft had five crew members and 20 passengers on board when the accident occurred.
The disclosure came as the military authorities continued efforts to provide verified information on the crash while urging the public to avoid speculation and the circulation of unconfirmed reports.
Full List of NAF 931 Crash Victims
The five crew members identified by the Nigerian Air Force are:
Crew Members
- Squadron Leader M.I. Aburime — Flight Captain
- Squadron Leader A.P. Man-Ugwueje — Co-pilot
- Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako — Co-pilot
- Warrant Officer Abubakar A. — Aircraft Technician
- Corporal Uguru H.C. — Aircraft Technician
Passengers
The 20 passengers identified by the Nigerian Air Force are:
- Flight Lieutenant T.L. Lazarus
- Flight Lieutenant M. Akinloye
- Flying Officer I.M. Adeshina
- Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F.
- Master Warrant Officer Matini B.A.
- Warrant Officer Nuhu F.S.
- Flight Sergeant James R.B.
- Flight Sergeant Mohammed A.I.
- Sergeant Ani A.E.
- Sergeant Izibenikien S.I.
- Sergeant Alafuka C.
- Sergeant Mbadugha A.N.
- Lance Corporal Ugwuba F.C.
- Lance Corporal Eledan G.E.
- Mrs Ezeh Nneka
- Godstmine Tarabina
- Joy Micheal
- Sunday Micheal
- Ukeme David
- Gideon Omotola
NAF Urges Public to Reject Unverified Reports
The Nigerian Air Force said it would continue to provide timely and verified updates as investigations into the crash progress.
The military authorities also appealed to members of the public and media organisations to refrain from speculation and the circulation of unverified information concerning the incident.
The NAF stressed the importance of respecting the privacy, dignity and grieving process of the affected families.
Condolence Register Opened in Abuja
As part of efforts to honour the deceased, the Nigerian Air Force said a condolence register has been opened at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force in Abuja.
The register is available for senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies and other well-wishers who wish to pay their respects.
The NAF said visitors may also use the opportunity to convey messages of sympathy to the bereaved families and the Nigerian Air Force.
The statement was signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force.
Why This Matters
The NAF 931 crash has resulted in the loss of 25 lives and represents a major tragedy for the Nigerian military and the affected families.
The release of the victims’ names provides official confirmation of those who were on board, while the ongoing investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Until investigators release further findings, members of the public are advised to rely on official statements from the Nigerian Air Force and other authorised agencies rather than unverified claims circulating on social media.
#NAF931 #NAF #NigerianAirForce #AircraftCrash #NigeriaNews #BreakingNews #TheCheerNews