[Nigerian Air Force](https://www.nigerianairforce.mil.ng) has made public the names of those who perished in the [ATR‑42](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATR_42) crash that occurred on Monday in the Igbokoda locality of Ondo State.
The aircraft, designated NAF 931, was on a routine flight from Benin to Lagos carrying five crew members and twenty passengers when it went down.
According to a statement from the service’s spokesperson, [Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame](https://www.nigerianairforce.mil.ng), no survivors were located, prompting an immediate launch of search‑and‑rescue operations in partnership with the relevant authorities.
The deceased crew members are identified as Squadron Leader MI Aburime (pilot‑in‑command), Squadron Leader AP Man‑Ugwueje (co‑pilot), Flight Lieutenant IS Bako (co‑pilot), Warrant Officer Abubakar A (aircraft technician) and Corporal Uguru HC (aircraft technician).
The twenty passengers listed include Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus, Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye, Flying Officer IM Adeshina, Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F, Master Warrant Officer Matini BA, Warrant Officer Nuhu FS, Flight Sergeant James RB, Flight Sergeant Mohammed AI, Sergeant Ani AE, Sergeant Izibenikien SI, Sergeant Alafuka C, Sergeant Mbadugha AN, Lance Corporal Ugwuba FC, Lance Corporal Eledan GE, Mrs Ezeh Nneka, Godstmine Tarabina, Joy Micheal, Sunday Micheal, Ukeme David and Gideon Omotola.
[Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunday_Kelvin_Aneke), the Chief of the Air Staff, offered heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the victims.
He described the tragedy as a profoundly sorrowful episode for the [Nigerian Air Force](https://www.nigerianairforce.mil.ng) and the nation, assuring the bereaved that the service will provide full support during this trying time.
The Air Marshal also ordered a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
A condolence book has been set up at the NAF Headquarters in Abuja, where senior government officials, diplomatic representatives, security agency heads and other well‑wishers may sign to express sympathy to the victims’ families.
The release was signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force.