Following the tragic crash of an ATR-42 aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force near Igbokoda, Ondo State, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has conveyed its deepest condolences.
Sending his deepest sympathies to the families of the fallen soldiers, the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigerian Armed Forces as a whole, and the people and administration of Ondo State, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of CAN, released a statement on Monday.
To all those impacted by this tragic event, “we also pray for God’s comfort,” the message continued.
The importance of military service to our country and the sacrifices made by service members and their families cannot be overstated, according to CAN.
Members of the Nigerian Air Force and their mourning families are the primary targets of the organization’s “collective concern and spiritual intercession” during this difficult time, the group added.
The Canadian Association of Criminal Defence Lawyers (CAN) praised the federal government’s determination to examine the incident, but they demanded an open, honest, and comprehensive investigation.
“It is imperative that the investigation is conducted in a meticulous, competent, and open manner, and that the results and suggestions for safety are given the appropriate consideration,” the group said.
Every life lost is priceless, the organization stressed, and that is why we must continue to develop emergency response systems, operational procedures, aviation safety, aircraft maintenance, and the nation’s personnel who undertake challenging jobs.
Please keep the victims’ families and the Nigerian Air Force in your prayers, as we ask the Nigerian people to do so. We pray that God would comfort the grieving, guide those entrusted with the task of protecting human life, and grant the dead everlasting rest.