The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has paid a condolence visit to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal S.K. Aneke, following the reported crash involving a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 931 aircraft, which reportedly claimed 25 lives.
Disu made the visit on October 9, 2026, to convey the condolences of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to the leadership and personnel of the Nigerian Air Force over the tragic incident.
During the visit, the IGP expressed sympathy with the Air Force and the families of those who lost their lives, describing the period as a difficult moment for the military community and the affected families.
He also offered prayers for strength, comfort and fortitude for the bereaved families, colleagues and loved ones of the deceased as they come to terms with the loss.
The police chief reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s solidarity with the Nigerian Air Force, paying tribute to the fallen personnel and acknowledging their service and sacrifice to the nation.
The visit underscores the spirit of inter-agency cooperation and mutual support among Nigeria’s security institutions, particularly during periods of grief and national tragedy.
The Nigeria Police Force extended its heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian Air Force and all those affected by the incident, praying for comfort for the bereaved families.
