Aircraft Cr∆sh: H€artbroken Brother of Late Personnel shares their last chat as he calls out Nigerian Air Force over alleged Cover-Up

Aircraft Crash: Heartbroken Brother of Late Personnel shares their last chat as he calls out Nigerian Air Force over alleged Cover-Up

The brother of a Nigerian Air Force personnel who d+ed in a plane crash has accused the military of downplaying the incident, alleging that the aircraft had developed a fault before the fatal flight.

In an emotional outburst, he claimed that the aircraft was travelling from Abuja to Lagos before stopping in Benin on Sunday night for technical checks after a fault, described as a snag, was detected.

According to the grieving relative, the deceased’s last messages revealed concerns about the aircraft’s condition, raising questions about why it was allegedly cleared to continue its journey.

He also challenged the Air Force’s reported description of the flight as a routine mission from Benin to Lagos, insisting that it had originated in Abuja.

“I have evidence that this aircraft was coming all the way from Abuja. It stopped in Benin on Sunday night so that it can be fixed,” the relative said, demanding to know who authorised the aircraft to proceed.

The bereaved family member further questioned the welfare of military personnel, alleging that the deceased, who had served for over 11 years, struggled financially and had recently requested ₦17,000 to meet her needs.

He claimed that delayed salary payments left personnel struggling with debts and basic expenses, adding that repeated pleas for the deceased to leave the service had gone unheeded.

The brother also stated that the crash left families without adequate information and claimed to have received photographs and videos from residents of the affected community.

Calling on the Air Force to explain the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, the grieving sibling asked who gave the order for the aircraft to continue its journey despite the technical issues.