NAF sustains restoration efforts at Igbokoda crash website as water stage drops

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sustained intensive restoration operations on the website of the crashed ATR 42-500 plane, NAF 931, at Igbokoda, Ondo state, as operations entered day 14 on Sunday.

This was contained in an announcement by the director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Monday in Abuja.

Ejodame stated steady pumping had considerably lowered water stage on the website, with the restoration workforce working in direction of eradicating many of the remaining water, topic to prevailing circumstances.

He stated reinforcement of the embankment with sandbags was ongoing to stop collapse and preserve stability as de-watering continues.

He famous that the operation required sustained engineering and de-watering efforts underneath difficult circumstances, underscoring the dimensions and complexity of the restoration mission.

He quoted the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, as commending the dedication of all restoration personnel and associate businesses, with particular appreciation to Hitech Construction Company for its invaluable assist to the continuing operation.

 Aneke additionally recommended the restoration workforce for its resilience and professionalism, whereas reaffirms the NAF’s dedication to finishing the operation safely and methodically and supporting the continuing plane crash investigation.

He stated the NAF remained deeply aware of the ache and anguish of bereaved households and prolonged its heartfelt condolences to them.

(NAN)