Just In: NAF Releases Names of 25 People on Board Crashed ATR-42, Confirms No Survivors

The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the 25 personnel and passengers on board the ill-fated NAF 931 ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State, confirming that no survivors have been found following the accident.

The aircraft, which had five crew members and 20 passengers, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred.

In a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed profound condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of those who lost their lives.

The NAF said search-and-rescue procedures were activated immediately after the accident, with response efforts conducted in coordination with relevant authorities. However, no survivor has been found.

The five crew members were identified as:

Squadron Leader MI Aburime – Flight

Captain
Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje – Co-pilot
Flight

Lieutenant IS Bako – Co-pilot

Warrant Officer Abubakar A – Aircraft Technician

Corporal Uguru HC – Aircraft Technician

The 20 passengers were:

Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus

Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye

Flying Officer IM Adeshina

Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F

Master Warrant Officer Matini BA

Warrant Officer Nuhu FS

Flight Sergeant James RB

Flight Sergeant Mohammed AI

Sergeant Ani AE

Sergeant Izibenikien SI

Sergeant Alafuka C

Sergeant Mbadugha AN

Lance Corporal Ugwuba FC

Lance Corporal Eledan GE

Mrs Ezeh Nneka

Godstmine Tarabina

Joy Micheal
Sunday

Micheal
Ukeme David

Gideon Omotola

The Chief of the Air Staff has directed a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances and cause of the accident.

The Nigerian Air Force said it would continue to provide timely and verified updates as the investigation progresses, while urging the public to refrain from speculation and the circulation of unverified information.

The Service also appealed to the public to respect the privacy and dignity of the affected families.

Meanwhile, a condolence register has been opened at the Headquarters Nigerian Air Force in Abuja for senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies and other well-wishers wishing to pay their respects and convey messages of sympathy to the families of the deceased and the Nigerian Air Force.