The House of Representatives Committee on Air Force has
commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force and families of the victims of the
ill-fated military aircraft that crashed in Abuja on Sunday.
Seven persons were confirmed dead in the incident involving
a NAF Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft.
Chairman of the committee, Shehu Koko, said, “We highly
regret the loss of our gallant officers who apparently were on a mission to
rescue the kidnapped students in Kagara community in Niger State.”
Bandits had abducted staff members and students of the
Science College, Kagara, in Niger State. The gunmen had in the early hours of
Wednesday attacked the college, leaving a student reportedly killed while
several others, as well as teachers, were abducted.
Koko, in a statement issued on Sunday and titled ‘House
Committee on Air Force commiserates with Nigerian Air force, family of
victims’, said he witnessed the incident along with the Chief of Air Staff, Air
Vice Marshal Isiaka O. Amao.
Koko, who said an investigation would “begin in earnest to
determine the remote cause,” expressed his condolence message on behalf of his
committee to the NAF and the families.
He said, “This is to confirm that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF)
Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport
after reporting engine failure enroute Minna. First responders are at the
scene. Sadly, all seven personnel on board died in the crash. The Chief of the
Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao, has ordered an immediate
investigation into the incident.
“While mourn with families of the deceased, we urge
Nigerians to remain calm and await the outcome of the investigation.”
The lawmaker noted that the committee under the leadership
of the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, is “deeply saddened by this
development and will work with the Chief of Air Staff to unravel the remote
cause.”
Koko said the committee also commiserates with the
President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). He also prays to God to
comfort the bereaved families and grant the departed souls eternal rest.
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