President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced a three-day national mourning in honor of Air Force personnel who lost their lives in the crash of a military aircraft on Monday. The exact number of casualties and the location of the incident are yet to be confirmed by official sources. According to Premium Times Nigeria, Tinubu also directed that flags should be flown at half-mast throughout the country as a mark of respect to the officers.
Tribune Online reported that President Tinubu made this announcement following a tragic accident involving a Nigerian Air Force aircraft. The post on Tribune Online did not provide further details about the crash.
Vanguard News also confirmed the incident, stating that the president declared a three-day national mourning for the fallen Air Force personnel without disclosing any additional information about the crash.
Daily Post Nigeria reported the same news, adding that the presidential aide made the announcement on Monday.
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