Winifred Bosa
The said Air Force plane, a Beechcraft KingAir B350i crashed on Sunday while returning to Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure en-route Minna, the Niger State capital.
Confirming the development, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Ibikunle Daramola in a brief communique stated that all seven personnel aboard the craft died in the crash.
The NAF spokesman further stated that the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) urged the general public to remain calm and await the outcome of the investigation.
The CAS also commiserated with the families of the deceased.
Also, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu has commiserated with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) over the crash .
The Governor also commiserated with families, friends and associates of the victims of the unfortunate crash.
Sanwo-Olu expressed his condolence in a message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Sunday.
He prayed that God would grant the deceased eternal rest and grant the families they left behind the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable losses.
