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5 Nigerian Air Force Personnel Killed in Auto Crash on Jos-Akwanga Road

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Five Nigerian Air Force personnel have died in an auto accident along the Jos-Akwanga Express Road. The crash occurred on Tuesday when their vehicle collided with an oncoming truck while they were en route to a sporting event in Abuja.

The Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday. He said the Air Force is working to support the families of the deceased.

The unfortunate incident occurred around Hawan Kibo along the Jos-Akwanga Express Road. Our personnel were heading for a sporting event in Abuja when their vehicle was involved in a collision with an oncoming truck.

Consequently, the statutory administrative protocols applicable in circumstances such as this have been activated by the NAF to provide comfort and support to the bereaved families, Akinboyewa said.

The statement also urged the public to respect the privacy of the victims’ families and avoid sharing unverified information.

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