NAF Releases Names Of Officers Who Lost Their Lives In Niger State Air Crash Revealed…see details

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed the identities of some of its officers who lost their lives when the helicopter crashed during the evacuation mission in Niger state on August 14, 2023.

The was disclosed by the Chief Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar during the condolence visit to family members of the deceased in Port Harcourt.

The air chief during the visit promised that the Nigerian Air Force would support the family left behind by the gallant personnel who paid the supreme price in the service of the nation.

The CAS also visited the NAF unit, commiserating with personnel on the loss and praising them for their commitment and efforts in the ongoing joint military operations in the Niger Delta.

While the crew members who lost their lives during the mission include Flight Lieutenant Adamu Ibrahim, Flight Lieutenant Anthony Duryumus, Lance Corporal Alaribe Daniel and Lance Corporal Briggs Stephen Peter.

However, the two other NAF Regiment personnel, Corporal Jauro Amos and Lance Corporal Abdulrahman Abubakar, two other NAF Regiment personnel who also lost their lives are part of the Nigerian Army ground troops who were ambushed and killed by terrorists in Niger State.

It was gathered that, the ill-fated aircraft departed Zungeru Primary School en route Kaduna State but was later discovered to have crashed near Chukuba Village in Niger state.