By At least five Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel lost their lives in a fatal car crash along the Jos-Akwanga Express Road. The incident occurred on October 22, 2024, as the personnel were traveling to Abuja for a sports event. Their vehicle reportedly collided with an oncoming truck, resulting in the tragic deaths.
Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday. He expressed the force’s deep regret over the loss and noted that efforts are underway to support the families of the deceased.
“The Nigerian Air Force deeply regrets to announce the loss of five of our gallant personnel in a tragic road traffic accident on 22 October 2024. The unfortunate incident occurred near Hawan Kibo along the Jos-Akwanga Express Road as they were en route to a sporting event in Abuja,” Akinboyewa stated.
He also confirmed that NAF had activated the necessary administrative protocols to provide comfort to the bereaved families. Akinboyewa called for public respect for the privacy of the victims’ families and cautioned against spreading unverified information.
“May their souls rest in perfect peace,” he concluded.
