IGBOKODA, ONDO — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of the 25 people who were on board the military aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.


According to the NAF, the aircraft was carrying five crew members and 20 passengers when it crashed in the Igbokoda area.


The Air Force said there were no survivors from the crash.


Full List of Those On Board


Crew Members


1. Squadron Leader M.I. Aburime — Flight Captain

2. Squadron Leader A.P. Man-Ugwueje — Co-pilot

3. Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako — Co-pilot

4. Warrant Officer Abubakar A. — Aircraft Technician

5. Corporal Uguru H.C. — Aircraft Technician


Passengers


6. Flight Lieutenant T.L. Lazarus

7. Flight Lieutenant M. Akinloye

8. Flying Officer I.M. Adeshina

9. Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F.

10. Master Warrant Officer Matini B.A.

11. Warrant Officer Nuhu F.S.

12. Flight Sergeant James R.B.

13. Flight Sergeant Mohammed A.I.

14. Sergeant Ani A.E.

15. Sergeant Izibenikien S.I.

16. Sergeant Alafuka C.

17. Sergeant Mbadugha A.N.

18. Lance Corporal Ugwuba F.C.

19. Lance Corporal Eledan G.E.

20. Mrs Ezeh Nneka

21. Godstmine Tarabina

22. Joy Micheal

23. Sunday Micheal

24. Ukeme David

25. Gideon Omotola


The release of the names follows the crash of the NAF aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.


Earlier reports had put the number of people on board at 32, comprising 25 passengers and seven crew members. However, the latest statement attributed to the Nigerian Air Force puts the number at 25 occupants — 20 passengers and five crew members.


The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation, while authorities continue efforts to establish the exact cause of the incident.


The crash has generated widespread concern, with attention now focused on the ongoing investigation and the recovery and identification of the victims.