No fewer than five personnel of the Nigerian Air Force lost their lives in a ghastly road accident around Hawan Kibo along the Jos-Akwanga Express Road on Tuesday.
It was gathered that the personnel were among those billed to attend a sports event in Abuja.
NAF spokesman, Olusola Akinboyewa, who confirmed the tragic incident, explained that the deceased vehicles had a head-on collision with an oncoming truck.
Akinboyewa, an Air Commodore, said statutory administrative protocols applicable in circumstances regarding the loss of lives in the service have been activated.
He said the NAF would provide comfort and succor to the bereaved families, adding that Nigerians should respect the privacy of the deceased personnel.
He said, “The unfortunate incident occurred around Hawan Kibo along the Jos-Akwanga Express Road.
“Our personnel were heading for a sporting event in Abuja when their vehicle was involved in a collision with an oncoming truck.
“Consequently, statutory administrative protocols applicable in circumstances as this have been activated by the NAF to provide comfort and succor to the bereaved families.
“We appeal to the public to respect the privacy of the victims’ families during this difficult time and to refrain from sharing unverified details. May their souls rest in perfect peace.”
He pledged that updates would be communicated to Nigerians in due course.
