The Benue State Government has expressed condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Air Force and families of personnel killed in the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft in Ondo State.
In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Solomon Iorpev, the state government, described the incident as a tragic loss to the nation.
The government said the fallen personnel made the ultimate sacrifice in service to Nigeria, noting that their deaths underscore the risks and sacrifices borne by members of the Armed Forces.
Benue State also extended its condolences to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, officers and personnel of the Nigerian Air Force, as well as the families and loved ones of the victims.
The state government said its thoughts and prayers are with President Tinubu and the Federal Government as the nation mourns the fallen personnel.
It prayed for the repose of their souls and divine comfort and strength for their families, colleagues, and the Nigerian Air Force.
The Benue Government says the sacrifice of the fallen personnel will remain a part of the nation’s history, as it joins Nigerians in mourning the loss.
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