- Nigerian Air Force announces death of 5 personnel in road accident.
- Accident occurred along Jos-Akwanga road while personnel were traveling to Abuja.
- Personnel were heading to a sporting event.
- Vehicle collided with an oncoming truck.
- NAF activates protocols to support bereaved families.
- Public asked to respect families’ privacy.
Tragedy struck the Nigerian Air Force yesterday evening with the loss of five personnel in a fatal road accident along the Jos-Akwanga road while en route to Abuja. The Director of NAF Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, confirmed the sad news, stating that the accident occurred when the personnel’s vehicle collided with an oncoming truck around Hawan Kibo .
The personnel were traveling to participate in a sporting event in Abuja when the unfortunate incident happened. This devastating loss is a reminder of the risks and sacrifices made by our military personnel. The NAF has activated statutory administrative protocols to provide support and comfort to the bereaved families during this difficult time.
The Nigerian Air Force requests that the public respect the privacy of the victims’ families and refrain from sharing unverified details. May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace. Additional updates will be shared as necessary.
