President Muhammadu Buhari is shocked by the demise of the two young Nigerian Airforce pilots, who risked their lives in the service of the country.
Mourning the death of Flight Lieutenant Abubakar Alkali and Flight Lieutenant Elijah Haruna Karatu, the President noted that there was no reward big enough to pay for their services.
While extending sympathies to the Chief of Air Staff and the families of the deceased, President Buhari called for more safety measures to forestall further tragic incidents.
A statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, says the President welcomes the decision by the Nigerian Airforce to investigate the accident.
He called on them to publish and implement the recommendations of the reports of past investigations into air accidents, with a view to preventing future tragedies and putting closure to the families and friends of the deceased.
BELLO WAKILI
