APC mourns Air Force personnel involved in military aircraft crash

By Laraba  Raphael

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is deeply saddened by Sunday’s fatal crash of a military aircraft Beechcraft King Air B350i at the Abuja airport.

In a statement by the National SecretaryCaretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Senator John  Udoedehe, the Party described the incident as “unfortunate and fatal plane crash brings to fore the tireless work, sacrifices and hazards faced by our armed forces and other security services in their daily efforts to keep the country safe. As directed by the Chief of Air Staff, we are confident of a quick and thorough investigation into the plane crash.”

Udoedehe, said the APC,  “extends our condolences to the Nigerian Air Force, particularly the families, loved ones and colleagues of the seven Air Force personnel that lost their lives in Sunday’s plane crash following a reported engine failure. May their souls rest in peace.

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