The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has paid a condolence visit to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, following the tragic Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash that claims 25 lives.
The visit, which takes place on Friday, October 9, 2026, is aimed at expressing the Nigeria Police Force’s solidarity with the Nigerian Air Force and the families of those who died in the incident.
During the meeting, IGP Disu conveys the condolences of the Nigeria Police Force to the leadership, officers and personnel of the Nigerian Air Force, as well as the bereaved families mourning the loss of their loved ones.
The crash involving NAF 931 has brought grief to the military community and renewed attention to the sacrifices made by personnel serving the country.
Mediaplusng.com reports that the Inspector-General expresses support for the Air Force at this difficult time and offers prayers for strength and comfort for the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased.
For families who lose their loved ones in the tragedy, the pain extends beyond the loss itself. They must now face the difficult task of coming to terms with an absence that cannot easily be explained or overcome.
The condolence visit represents a gesture of unity between two key national security institutions as the Nigerian Air Force continues to deal with the aftermath of the crash.
The Nigeria Police Force says it stands in solidarity with the Air Force during this period of mourning and honours the service and sacrifice of those who lost their lives.
The visit also underscores the bond between security agencies whose personnel serve the nation in different capacities, often under challenging circumstances.
As the affected families and colleagues continue to mourn, messages of sympathy and support serve as reminders that their loss is shared by the wider security community.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its condolences and prays that the bereaved families find the strength and comfort to endure this painful period.
The statement is issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anthony Iniedu, on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja.
May the souls of the departed rest in peace.
