The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of the 25 people who lost their lives in the military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State.

The NAF 931 aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area on Monday while operating a routine mission from Benin to Lagos.

According to the Air Force, 25 people were on board the aircraft — five crew members and 20 passengers. No survivor has been found.

The list released by the NAF includes:

Crew

1. Squadron Leader MI Aburime — Flight Captain
2. Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje — Co-pilot
3. Flight Lieutenant IS Bako — Co-pilot
4. Warrant Officer Abubakar A — Aircraft Technician
5. Corporal Uguru HC — Aircraft Technician

Passengers

6. Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus
7. Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye
8. Flying Officer IM Adeshina
9. Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F
10. Master Warrant Officer Matini BA
11. Warrant Officer Nuhu FS
12. Flight Sergeant James RB
13. Flight Sergeant Mohammed AI
14. Sergeant Ani AE
15. Sergeant Izibenikien SI
16. Sergeant Alafuka C
17. Sergeant Mbadugha AN
18. Lance Corporal Ugwuba FC
19. Lance Corporal Eledan GE
20. Mrs Ezeh Nneka
21. Godstmine Tarabina
22. Joy Micheal
23. Sunday Micheal
24. Ukeme David
25. Gideon Omotola

The Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, described the incident as a deeply painful moment for the Air Force and the country.

The Air Force has also assured the affected families of its support as efforts continue following the crash.

President Bola Tinubu had earlier directed the NAF to conduct a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident and help prevent a recurrence.

The aircraft crashed near a naval base in Igbokoda, with search-and-rescue teams and other emergency responders deployed to the scene after the aircraft disappeared from radar during its journey.

The NAF has urged the public to rely on official information as investigations into the crash continue.