Jane Salihu
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed grief over the deaths of Nigerian Air Force personnel in an aircraft crash in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State, describing their loss as a painful moment for the nation.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, on Monday, Governor Ododo extended his condolences to the families of the deceased personnel, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The Governor said the incident was particularly painful coming at a time when personnel of the Nigerian Air Force were making significant sacrifices in ongoing military operations against insecurity across the country.
He commended the Nigerian Air Force, Ondo State Government, federal and state emergency agencies, and other first responders for their prompt response to the crash.
Ododo assured the bereaved families, President Tinubu and the Nigerian Armed Forces of the solidarity and prayers of the Government and people of Kogi State during the difficult period.
He prayed for the repose of the souls of the fallen personnel and asked Almighty God to grant their families, colleagues and loved ones the strength to bear the loss.
