The Nigeria Air Force, NAF, has released the names of officers who died in the Sunday’s plane crash in Abuja.
Earlier today, a Beechcraft Kingair B350i aircraft en route Minna in Niger State crashed close to the runway of the Abuja airport.
The jet had crashed after suffering engine failure.
NAF had confirmed the crash which it said seven people were killed.
However, NAF spokesman, Ibikunle Daramola has released the names of those involved in the crash.
Accorring to the statement issued, the names of the officers include; Flight Lieutenant Haruna Gadzama (Captain), Flight Lieutenant Henry Piyo (Co-pilot), Flying Officer Micheal Okpara (Airborne Tactical Observation System specialist).
Others included Warrant Officer Bassey Etim (ATOS specialist), Flight Sergeant Olasunkanmi Olawunmi (ATOS specialist), Sergeant Ugochukwu Oluka (ATOS specialist), Aircraftman Adewale Johnson (Onboard Technician).
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao, has ordered an immediate investigation into the crash.
