Ondo air crash: CAN backs Tinubu’s call for probe
The Christian Association of Nigeria has backed President Tinubu’s directive for a thorough and transparent probe into the NAF aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Read More:…
A Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, killing 25 military personnel and crew, prompting President Bola Tinubu to order a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Air crashes involving military aircraft have periodically raised questions in Nigeria about ageing equipment, maintenance standards and operational safety within the armed forces, making transparent probes a recurring public demand whenever such tragedies occur.
Reactions to the President's directive have come from across Nigeria's religious and regional divides, with both the Christian Association of Nigeria and the Arewa Consultative Forum publicly endorsing calls for a thorough inquiry. Their statements reflect how national tragedies of this scale often draw unified appeals from diverse groups for accountability, even as details of the crash's cause, timeline for the investigation, and any compensation for affected families remain undisclosed.