ONDO CRASH: AIR CHIEF PLEADS FOR PATIENCE AS INVESTIGATION BEGINS

Chief of the Air Staff urges restraint and decorum from the public and media as specialized panels commence rigorous technical inquiries into the tragic military aircraft accident in Ondo State

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has appealed for public patience and understanding as comprehensive investigations officially get underway to determine the root cause of the fatal military aircraft crash in Ondo State.  

The appeal comes on the heels of the formal release of the manifest detailing the twenty-five military personnel and civilians who lost their lives when the aircraft went down in the Igbokoda area.  

Addressing the nation following the tragic incident, the air chief emphasized that a multi-disciplinary board of inquiry has been constituted, comprising aviation safety experts, aeronautical engineers, and technical investigators tasked with examining flight data, mechanical records, and environmental factors.

Military authorities cautioned against hasty speculations, unverified digital commentary, and the spread of premature theories regarding the tragedy, noting that professional forensic evaluations require time and meticulousness to yield credible conclusions.

The service reiterated its commitment to absolute transparency, promising that official findings and technical insights will be made public as soon as the investigative phases reach substantial milestones.

Meanwhile, national mourning remains active across the country, with flags flying at half-mast while institutional partners, diplomatic representatives, and grieving families continue to sign the condolence register opened at the force headquarters in Abuja.