President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the deaths of Nigerian Air Force personnel who lost their lives in an aircraft crash in Ondo State, saying their sacrifice and service to the nation will never be forgotten. In a statement posted on his verified X account today, President Tinubu said members of the Nigerian Air Force risk their lives daily to protect the country and described the crash as a painful moment for the Armed Forces and the entire nation. President Tinubu also extended his condolences to the families of the deceased, stressing that the impact of the tragedy went beyond the military to the loved ones who were waiting for them to return home. The President declared three days of national mourning and directed that flags be flown at half-mast across the country in honour of the fallen personnel.