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Former NAF Flying Officer Isa Muyiwa Adeshina Killed in Plane Crash After Nine-Day Commission
Isa Muyiwa Adeshina, a Nigerian Air Force flying officer, died in the early hours of Monday when the NAF ATR‑42 aircraft 931 crashed into the swamps of Igbokoda, Ondo State, killing all 25 people on board. Adeshina had been commissioned as a flying officer on 26 September after emerging as the best graduating cadet of Branch Commission Course (BC) 3 at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna. He had served in the Air Force for more than a decade, beginning as an air intelligence operator in August 2010 and rising to sergeant in September 2025 before being selected for branch commissioning. Prior to his military career, Adeshina worked as a physics teacher and later vice‑principal at As‑Siraat Comprehensive College in Lagos, where he was highly regarded by students and parents. Friends and former students have shared memories of him on social media, describing him as an intelligent, diligent, and inspirational figure. The crash ended his brief nine‑day tenure as a commissioned officer and cut short a promising career in the air force.
Frequently asked questions
When was Isa Muyiwa Adeshina commissioned as a flying officer?
26 September.
How many people were on board the aircraft that crashed?
25.
Where did the crash occur?
In the swamps of Igbokoda, Ondo State.