The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has ordered a high-level investigation into the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State, assuring the families of the victims that the military would provide them with the necessary support.
Air Marshal Aneke, who visited the crash site on Thursday, said his visit was primarily to assess the welfare of personnel involved in the recovery operation and ensure accountability in the aftermath of the tragedy.
The Air Chief expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the personnel, saying he personally knew those on board and had flown in the aircraft involved in the incident.
He said the crew were highly trained and professional officers who had made significant sacrifices in the service of the country.
The ATR-42 aircraft, which was carrying 32 people, including 25 passengers and seven crew members, crashed into a swampy area of Igbokoda on Monday while on a flight from Benin to Lagos.
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