Air Force Releases Names Of Officers Perished In Abuja Plane Crash

Nigerian Air Force high command has released names of officers who died in a military aircraft that crashed on Abuja airport runway today, February 21.
The Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure enroute Minna.
NAF spokesperson, Ibikunle Daramola, confirmed via his Twitter handle @KunleDaramola3 that seven personnel died, adding that the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, has ordered immediate investigation.
“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 7 personnel on board died in the crash.
“The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), @CAS_IOAmao, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident. While urging the general public to remain calm & await the outcome of investigation, the CAS, on behalf of all NAF personnel, commiserates with the families of the deceased,” Daramola tweeted.
Names of the dead ones were given as Flt Lt Gazama, Flt Lt Piyo, Flg Offr Okpara, FS Olawumi, ACM Johnson and Sgt Oluka.