NAF to Continue Salaries of Crash Victims Until Families Receive Full Death BenefitsThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has assured families of personnel who died in the October 5, 2026, NAF 931 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, that their deceased relatives’ salaries will continue until their death benefits are fully paid to their next of kin.The assurance was given during a meeting with bereaved families on October 28, where the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, represented the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke.
The NAF said the measure is intended to provide financial stability for dependants while the applicable benefits are being processed. Families were also briefed on recovery operations and the ongoing investigation into the accident.The Air Force explained that the swampy terrain and difficult access to the crash site had created technical and logistical challenges. It pledged to continue recovery efforts, support a thorough investigation and provide affected families with psychological, spiritual and administrative assistance. #NigerianAirForce #AircraftCrash #OndoState #NigeriaNews
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