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Nigerian Air Force Honors Fallen Heroes En Route to African Military Games
The Nigerian Air Force paid tribute to five of its personnel who lost there lives in a car accident on their way to the 2024 African Military Games in Abuja.
In honor of the fallen, NAF formations observed a moment of silence during the Fourth Quarter 2024 Route March exercise held on Saturday.
The accident, which occurred in the Hawan Kibo area of Riyom Local Government in Plateau State, claimed the lives of 19 people, including the NAF personnel.
NAF spokesman Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa explained, “The accident happened as our personnel were en route to Abuja for a sporting event when their vehicle collided with a truck.”
Following the incident, the NAF activated support measures for the families of the deceased, highlighting the sacrifices made by its members in service to the nation.
“The Nigerian Air Force will forever remember our fallen heroes and stand by their families,” assured Akinboyewa, underscoring the Air Force’s dedication to its personnel’s welfare.
The Route March event showcased the physical endurance, resilience, and solidarity among NAF members, reaffirming their readiness for operational challenges.
Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, Chief of the Air Staff and guest of honor, stressed the importance of maintaining physical and mental fitness.
He announced plans to enhance sports facilities within the NAF, including the construction of a new gym at the NAF Special Operations Command and upgrades to existing facilities.
Air Marshal Abubakar’s commitment to “Deliberate Training and Mission-oriented Force Development” aligns with his vision for a highly prepared and effective force. He encouraged ongoing participation in sports to foster fitness, teamwork, and youth talent within NAF bases.
The day ended on a positive note with NAF’s male volleyball team celebrating their achievement of winning the National Division 1 Volleyball League, securing their promotion to the Premier League.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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