Diri Condoles Tinubu, NAF, Families Of 32 Military Personnel Killed In Air Crash
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the families of the military personnel who lost their lives in an air crash on Monday, October 5, 2026.
In a condolence message issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, Governor Diri also sympathised with the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, over the tragedy.
Diri described the incident, which claimed the lives of 32 military personnel, as a painful loss to the nation and expressed solidarity with the Armed Forces and the bereaved families.
He said: “On behalf of the Government and People of Bayelsa State, I extend our deepest condolences to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Nigerian Air Force and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, over Monday’s tragic air crash.
“This sad incident, which resulted in the death of 32 gallant personnel of our military, particularly the Nigerian Air Force, leaves our nation in a moment of shared grief and pain.
“We stand in solidarity with our military, the families of the victims, and the entire nation as we pray that the Almighty God strengthen and comfort all the bereaved.”
The governor prayed for strength and comfort for the families, colleagues and loved ones of the deceased, while expressing solidarity with the Nigerian military at this difficult time.
