The Republic of Türkiye has expressed deep disappointment over the loss of lives in the military aircraft crash that occurred in Ondo State, Nigeria, on October 5.
The Turkish Ministry of Overseas Affairs, in a press release issued on Tuesday by the Turkish Embassy in Abuja, prolonged condolences to the households of the victims and the individuals of Nigeria.
Within the assertion titled “Relating to the Military Aircraft Crash in Nigeria,” the ministry mentioned: “We’re deeply saddened by the loss of lives ensuing from the crash of a military aircraft at the moment (5 October) in Ondo State of Nigeria. We lengthen our condolences to the households of those that misplaced their lives in this tragic accident, and to the individuals of Nigeria.”
The assertion conveyed Türkiye’s sympathy to the affected households and the Nigerian individuals following the tragic incident.
On Monday, PUNCH On-line reported {that a} Nigerian Air Drive ATR-42 aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, claiming the lives of all 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board.
The aircraft, which was on a routine flight from Benin to Lagos, crashed close to the Naval Base at Igbokoda on Monday.
Authorities mentioned all 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board the aircraft with tail quantity NGR 931 misplaced contact with air controllers at about 9: 13 a.m., when the crash was estimated to have occurred.
Nathaniel Shaibu is a correspondent at The PUNCH with three years of skilled journalism expertise. He covers the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), civil society, faith, and the Ministries of Ladies Affairs and Youth Growth. Along with his major beats, Nathaniel additionally experiences on politics, metro, safety, and judicial issues, bringing readability and steadiness to a variety of public-interest tales. His work displays hands-on newsroom expertise, sturdy beat information, and a dedication to correct, accountable journalism.
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