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IGP Disu mourns 25 NAF personnel, passengers killed in crash
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· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Those who died were Nigerian Air Force personnel and passengers. A tragic aircraft crash occurred on October 5, resulting in the loss of 25 lives.
A tragic aircraft crash occurred on October 5, resulting in the loss of 25 lives. Those who died were Nigerian Air Force personnel and passengers. The Inspector-General of Police has expressed sympathy for the families of the deceased and the Nigerian Air Force.
The police will show respect by flying flags at half-mast. This gesture is a sign of solidarity with the bereaved families and the Nigerian Air Force.
Further details about the incident and the response are available from the source, including a message from the Inspector-General of Police.
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Category: safety Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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