5 NAF personnel perish in road crash

Accident

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the loss of five personnel who were involved in a road traffic accident on Tuesday around Hawan Kibo, along the Jos-Akwanga Expressway.

This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, on Tuesday in Abuja.

Akinboyewa said the personnel were heading for a sporting event in Abuja when their vehicle was involved in a collision with an oncoming truck.

“Consequently, statutory administrative protocols applicable in circumstances as this have been activated by the NAF to provide comfort and succour to the bereaved families.

“We appeal to the public to respect the privacy of the victims’ families during this difficult time and to refrain from sharing unverified details.

“May their souls rest in perfect peace.

“Further updates will be communicated in due course,” he said.