The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd.), has commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, over the death of its personnel in the aircraft crash in Ondo State.
Marwa conveyed his condolences in a letter
signed by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, on Wednesday, to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressing sympathy to the leadership, officers, airmen and women of the NAF, as well as the families of those who lost their lives in the crash.
Describing the incident as devastating, the NDLEA Chairman said the loss of personnel committed to national service was a painful blow to the Nigerian Air Force, the country and the wider national security community.
He also commended the NAF for its patriotism, gallantry and sustained commitment to defending the nation and safeguarding its security.
“In this moment of deep sorrow, our thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families of the fallen heroes, as well as the entire NAF family,” Marwa said.
He prayed for comfort and strength for the bereaved families and eternal rest for the deceased, while assuring the Nigerian Air Force of the NDLEA’s solidarity and support during the period of mourning.