Five officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have lost their lives in a road accident at the Hawan Kibo area of Jos-Akwanga highway in Plateau state.
NAF Spokesperson Olusola Akinboyewa, made this known in a statement on Wednesday.
According to him, the officers died in a road accident on Tuesday while travelling for a sporting event in Abuja.
He said, “The unfortunate incident occurred around Hawan Kibo along the Jos-express road.”
“Our personnel were heading for a sporting event in Abuja when their vehicle was involved in a collision with a truck.
“Consequently, statutory administrative protocols applicable in circumstances as this have been activated by the NAF to provide comfort and succor to the bereaved families.
“We appeal to the public to respect the privacy of the victims’ families during this difficult time and to refrain from sharing unverified details. May their souls rest in perfect peace.”
