BREAKING: Air Force publishes names of 25 victims killed in Ondo aircraft crash (Full list)

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of five crew members and 20 passengers who died in the aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday.

The aircraft, identified as 931, had 25 people on board at the time of the accident, comprising five crew members and 20 passengers.

In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, the service confirmed the number of people on board and the fatalities.

Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, expressed deep condolences to the families of the personnel and passengers who lost their lives in the crash.

He also commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force community and others affected by the tragic incident.

According to the Air Force, the aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred.

It added that search-and-rescue procedures were immediately activated, with response efforts conducted in coordination with relevant authorities to locate and account for all persons on board.

No survivors have been found, according to the statement.

Air Commodore Ejodame said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, had expressed profound condolences to the families of the personnel and passengers who lost their lives in the accident.

The CAS described the incident as a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the nation, expressing heartfelt sympathies to the families, loved ones and colleagues of those who lost their lives.

He assured the bereaved families of the Service’s full support during this difficult period.

He also directed a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident.

The Air Force said it would continue to provide timely and verified updates as the investigation progresses, urging the public to refrain from speculation and the circulation of unverified information, while respecting the privacy and dignity of the affected families.

The Director of Public Relations also disclosed that a condolence register had been opened at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force in Abuja for senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies and other well-wishers who may wish to pay their respects and convey messages of sympathy to the families of the deceased and the Nigerian Air Force.

See the full list of crew and passengers below:

CREW

Squadron Leader MI Aburime (Flight Captain)

Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje (Co-pilot)

Flight Lieutenant IS Bako (Co-pilot)

Warrant Officer Abubakar A (Aircraft Technician)

Corporal Uguru HC (Aircraft Technician)

PASSENGERS

Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus

Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye

Flying Officer IM Adeshina

Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F

Master Warrant Officer Matini BA

Warrant Officer Nuhu FS

Flight Sergeant James RB

Flight Sergeant Mohammed AI

Sergeant Ani AE

Sergeant Izibenikien SI

Sergeant Alafuka C

Sergeant Mbadugha AN

Lance Corporal Ugwuba FC

Lance Corporal Eledan GE

Mrs Ezeh Nneka

Godstmine Tarabina

Joy Micheal

Sunday Micheal

Ukeme David

Gideon Omotola