Who Is Alfred Olufade? Newlywed NAF Pilot Who Dies Alongside COAS In Kaduna Crash (Photos)
Friends, family members and associates of a Nigerian Air Force pilot, Flt Lt Alfred Ayodeji, have mourned the newly wedded officer who died in a plane crash on Friday.
On May 21st, Nigeria experienced a great loss after Beachcraft 350 aircraft crashed at Kaduna International Airport on Friday evening.
Olufade and newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, as well as nine other military personnel were onboard the jet when it crashed around 6pm on Friday, killing all onboard.
According to friends and associates of Olufade, the officer got married two months ago – February.
They have since taken to the social media to express grief over the sad demise of the officer and prayed for comfort for his wife and other family members.
See some reactions from friends and associates on Twitter below;
https://twitter.com/Sir_KB/status/1395849066253328404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1395849066253328404%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-1465023927502826161.ampproject.net%2F2105072136000%2Fframe.html
I'm broken💔😭 Flt Lt AA Olufade!💔😭 God give us the strength to bear this loss. Ayo!!😭💔 pic.twitter.com/VZziGocp4C
— Halimah(Mrs) (@InnahSadeey) May 21, 2021
https://twitter.com/Aspire2Prespire/status/1395881660864942081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1395881660864942081%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-1465023927502826161.ampproject.net%2F2105072136000%2Fframe.html
Rest in Peace Alfred. Flight Lt. AA Olufade just married two months ago. Our Heroes. pic.twitter.com/6vTaPDh0dL
— ᴏᴠɪᴇ ᴀʟɪ ᴏnovwo-ᴏᴍᴀsᴏʀᴏ ™🇳🇬 (@OvieNews) May 21, 2021
This is flight lieutenant Alfred Ayodeji Olufade (pilot for the Nigerian Airforce). He was involved in the plane crash from earlier today. We're all saddened by his death. Everyone affiliated with Kuje seminary will surely miss him. May the Almighty grant you eternal rest. pic.twitter.com/2BukmOfV5P
— Emeka Nweke (@EmekaWilfred) May 21, 2021
Someone Very close to me, was among those who died in the plane crash. He just got married 3 months ago. Men!! I'm broken.
This is someone, who I saw 3wks ago. Omo, I can't believe Alfred Olufade is gone. pic.twitter.com/KbxOqyPVfY
— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) May 21, 2021
Barely two months ago, we were all together at the home of FLT LT Alfred Olufade to celebrate his marriage ceremony. Hearing the news of your demise is shattering to say the least 💔💔💔.
A friend, a brother and a confident. May God rest your soul😭😭 pic.twitter.com/jHZ3vcSLRL— Okey Ugwu (@OkeyUgwu01) May 22, 2021
https://twitter.com/Miss_sayrah/status/1395890007865430029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1395890007865430029%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-1465023927502826161.ampproject.net%2F2105072136000%2Fframe.html
3 months ago we were all here rejoicing. Today we mourn😭💔
You'll live on forever in our hearts Flt Lt AA Olufade. Our own Ayo💔😭❤ pic.twitter.com/70ib0BAdfA— Halimah(Mrs) (@InnahSadeey) May 21, 2021