“It is with a heavy heart that I regretfully announce that one of the pilots who successfully ejected from one of the F-7Ni aircraft that crashed earlier today has passed on. May his soul RIP. Additional details on the incident will be communicated later. Thank you” Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola.
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Recall that the Nigerian Airforce earlier confirmed that its aircraft currently carrying out rehersals for The country’s 58 independence anniversary have crashed in Abuja.
A statement by Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, Director of Public Relations and Information said, “I wish confirm an air incident involving 2 Nigerian Air Force aircraft taking part in the rehearsals for the 58th Independence Day Celebrations.
“Details will be communicated later. Thank you”
Ibikunle Daramola
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
