The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday lost one of its airmen in a parachuting accident in Kaduna.

The airman, Corporal Meshach Iliya Komo died during a recurrency training in the state.

The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, and spokesman of the force, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola while confirming the incident to Newsmen, commiserates with the family members of the airmen over the irreparable loss.

Daramola said: “NAF is sad to announce the passing of one of its airmen, Corporal Meshach Iliya Komo, who died in Kaduna today, April 14 2019, in a parachuting accident during recurrency training.

“On behalf of officers, airmen and airwomen of the NAF, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, commiserates with the family of the late airman over this irreparable loss.

” We pray that the Almighty God grants his soul eternal rest.”