Defence Minister expresses deep sorrow over crash of NAF aircraft

Vanguard News | 05-10-2026 11:47pm |

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 aircraft, which resulted in the loss of officers and airmen on a routine flight mission to Lagos. In a personally signed statement, Gen Musa described the personnel as exemplifying the highest standards of loyalty and commitment to the defence of the country. He offered condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the leadership of the Armed Forces, and the families, loved ones, and colleagues of the fallen heroes. The crash involved aircraft with tail number NAF 931.

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