Tambuwal Mourns NAF Crash Victims, Calls for Support to Bereaved Families
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR, has expressed condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Armed Forces and families of victims of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State.
Tambuwal, in a condolence message shared on his X handle, described the incident as a painful loss to the nation.
He extended his sympathies to President Tinubu, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of the Air Staff and the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria.
The former Sokoto State governor also condoled with the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased, acknowledging the profound impact of the loss.
“Behind each life lost is a family whose world has changed forever. No words can ease the anguish of such a sudden separation,” Tambuwal said.
He paid tribute to the fallen personnel for their service and sacrifice and also mourned the passengers who lost their lives in the crash.
Tambuwal called for adequate care and support for the affected families as investigations into the incident continue.
He further urged relevant authorities to take all necessary measures to prevent a recurrence of such a tragedy.
The senator prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and asked Almighty God to comfort their families and grant them the strength to bear the loss.
