By Nurat Uthman
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has honoured 5 NAF personnel who recently lost their lives in a tragic accident while en route to represent Nigeria at the African Military Games 2024 in Abuja.
A minute of silence was observed in their memory during its Fourth Quarter 2024 Route March exercise on Saturday across all NAF formations in the country.
The personnel were among 19 travellers who lost their lives in an auto crash at Hawan Kibo in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday.
“The unfortunate incident occurred around Hawan Kibo along the Jos-Akwanga Express Road,” said NAF spokesman Olusola Akinboyewa in a statement.
“Our personnel were heading for a sporting event in Abuja when their vehicle was involved in a collision with an oncoming truck.
“Consequently, statutory administrative protocols applicable in circumstances as this have been activated by the NAF to provide comfort and succour to the bereaved families.”
A statement by the Director Public Relations and Information Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa on Saturday, said the development underscored the sacrifices of NAF personnel in service to the nation.
The CAS further assured that the NAF would forever remember our fallen heroes and stand by the families they left behind.
