•••Fixes Nov 26 for Victims’ Memorial Service in Abuja
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the recovery of the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) alongside other aircraft fragments and critical evidence from the crash site of the ill-fated NAF 931 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State.
According to a press statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, data retrieved from the voice recorder is currently being analyzed by investigators and is expected to contribute significantly to unraveling the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
Simultaneously, the Air Force announced plans to hold a solemn memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony in honour of the departed personnel on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja.
Air Commodore Ejodame stated that the ceremony will afford bereaved families, colleagues, friends, and the wider NAF community the opportunity to pay their last respects, honour the memories of the deceased, and recognise their meritorious service and ultimate sacrifices to the nation.
”The wreath-laying will also serve as a formal expression of the Service’s enduring respect and remembrance for those who lost their lives in that unfortunate incident,” the statement read in part.
Reiterating its solidarity with the affected households, the NAF noted that it recognises the profound grief experienced by the bereaved families and assured them of sustained institutional support throughout this difficult period.
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