NAF Plane Crash: Monarch petitions Tinubu, seeks probe, compensation
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Olu of Igbokoda, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, seeking an…
The Nigerian Air Force has in recent years recorded a string of training and operational aircraft crashes, some fatal, raising recurring questions about equipment maintenance, pilot training and accountability within the service. Crashes that occur in or near civilian communities often leave residents with damaged property, and in some cases, injuries or loss of lives, prompting demands for compensation and transparency from the military.
In this case, the Olu of Igbokoda, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, has taken the matter directly to President Bola Tinubu, formally petitioning him over a NAF aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Both Tribune Online and Vanguard report that the monarch is seeking compensation, while Vanguard additionally notes his call for a full investigation into the incident. Details such as the cause of the crash, the extent of any damage or casualties, and how the federal government or NAF plans to respond have not yet been disclosed in the coverage.