By News Maker Media in Abuja
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed sadness over the crash of a Military Aircraft near Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, which claimed 32 lives.
In a condolence message through his Special Adviser, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio commiserated with President Bola Tinubu, the Chief of Defence Staff and all Service Chiefs.
According to him, the Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 aircraft crash resulted in the death of 25 passengers and 7 crew members.
“I received with grief the tragic incident of the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 aircraft near Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, resulting in the loss of 32 lives — 25 passengers and 7 crew members,” Akpabio said.
He added: “On behalf of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I extend my deepest condolences to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces… the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of the Air Staff, the Service Chiefs, officers and men of our Armed Forces, and most importantly, the families and loved ones of all those who perished.”
The Senate President said: “A nation may mourn its fallen heroes, but it must never forget the courage with which they gave their lives in service to the Republic.”
He described it as a profoundly painful moment for the nation and particularly for the Nigerian Air Force, praying God to comfort bereaved families.
