The Nigerian Air Force has revealed the names of personnel who lost their lives in the 14 August 2023 NAF Helicopter crash during an Evacuation mission in Niger state.
This was made known during a condolence visit to family members of the deceased in Port Harcourt, where the chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar promised the NAF would continue to honour the memory of their loved ones while supporting those left behind.
The CAS also visited the NAF unit, commisserating with personnel on the loss and praising them for their commitment and efforts in the ongoing joint military operations in the Niger Delta.
The crew members who lost their lives during the mission include Flight Lieutenant Adamu Ibrahim, Flight Lieutenant Anthony Duryumus, Lance Corporal Alaribe Daniel and Lance Corporal Briggs Stephen Peter. Two other NAF Regiment personnel, Corporal Jauro Amos and Lance Corporal Abdulrahman Abubakar, two other NAF Regiment personnel also lost their lives as part of the Nigerian Army ground troops who were ambushed and killed by terrorists in Niger State.