Categories: NewsNigeria News

Military Aircraft Crash: Names Of Five People On Board Released

Military Aircraft Crash: Names Of Five People On Board Released

 

 

 

 

The names of five out of the seven people on board the ill-fated Beechcraft King Air B350i Nigeria Air Force plane that crashed in Abuja on Sunday have been released.

The plane, en route Minna in Niger State, crashed close to the runway of the Abuja airport after reporting engine failure, with the seven people on board reported dead.

Five of the seven names have been released.

[irp]

The names of five of the deceased are Flt Lt Gadzama, Flt Lt Piyo, Flg Offr Okpara, FS Olawumi and ACM Johnson.

The names of the remaining crew members were still being awaited.

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika had disclosed on Twitter earlier that the aircraft reported engine failure en route Minna, Niger state.

 

Angela Davies

Recent Posts

SDNON Unveils Ambitious Plans For 2025, Celebrates Outgoing Executives

The newly elected SDNON excos have unveiled their ambitious plans for 2025 and celebrated the outgoing executives.…

10 hours ago

Primate Ayodele Releases 2025 Prophecies For All Sectors

The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released his 2025…

20 hours ago

Timeless Tunes: How Throwback Songs Bond Africans In 2024

Music has always been central to African culture, reflecting societal changes while connecting generations. In…

2 days ago

Sinach To Feature In Global Christian Event, Gather25

Sinach is set to feature in the global Christian event, Gather25.   Glamtush reports that Gather25,…

2 days ago

Yahaya Bello Released After Meeting Bail Conditions

Yahaya Bello has been released after meeting his bail conditions.   Glamtush reports that former…

2 days ago

Makinde Cancels Birthday Celebration To Honour Ibadan Stampede Victims

Makinde has cancelled his birthday celebration to honour the Ibadan stampede victims.   Glamtush reports that Governor…

2 days ago