Shock as About to Wed Pilot Dies in Kaduna Plane Crash

About to Wed Pilot Dies in Kaduna Plane Crash

An about to Nigerian Air Force pilot, Flt Lt Taiwo Olufemi Asaniyi, has been revealed to have died in the military aircraft crash that occurred on Friday evening, in Kaduna.

Asaniyi’s death has left friends and family members grief-stricken as the about-to-wed Nigerian Air force personal was the chief pilot of the Beachcraft 350, when it crashed Kaduna International Airport.

The crash also claimed the lives of Asaniyi’s co-pilot, Flt Lt Alfred Ayodeji Olufade, newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and eight others.

Friends and acquaintances of ths late Asaniyi have since taken to various social media platforms to mourn the young pilot.

See some reactions to Asaniyi’s death below.

A tweep, @_victor_kings, wrote, “Flight lieutenant T.O Asaniyi. He flew the plane, we had his introduction in March. I was going to be his best man.”

“Ahhh, no now, not Mr Asaniyi. Still saw his WhatsApp status update this week. Dear Lord!” @blessnoyiz expressed shock.

“May their soul rest in peace. My condolences,” @bcube234 tweeted.

At least, 20 military personnel have lost their lives within the last three months in three different plane crashes involving Nigerian Air Force jets.