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Five NAF personnel die in Jos-Akwanga Expressway accident

Mr Akinboyewa said the personnel were heading for a sporting event in Abuja when their vehicle collided with an oncoming truck.

• October 22, 2024
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Accident [Photo Credit : Ask Linda Sherma]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the loss of five personnel who were involved in a road accident on Tuesday around Hawan Kibo along the Jos-Akwanga Expressway.

This is contained in a statement by NAF spokesperson Olusola Akinboyewa on Tuesday in Abuja.

Mr Akinboyewa said the personnel were heading for a sporting event in Abuja when their vehicle collided with an oncoming truck.

“Consequently, statutory administrative protocols applicable in circumstances as this have been activated by the NAF to provide comfort and succour 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.

“Further updates will be communicated in due course,” he said.

(NAN) 

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