The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has pledged to continue paying the salaries of its officers who lost their lives in the October 5, 2026, plane crash to their next of kin until all outstanding death benefits are fully paid. The assurance was given on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, by the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Air Vice Marshal Edwards Gabkwet, who represented the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Aneke, during a meeting with the families of the deceased officers. The commitment is aimed at providing financial support to the bereaved families while the process of settling the officers' death benefits is ongoing. The decision underscores the Nigerian Air Force's commitment to the welfare of the families of its fallen personnel and its responsibility to ensure that they continue to receive financial support during this difficult period. The meeting also provided an opportunity for the Air Force leadership to engage with the affected families and address issues relating to the welfare and entitlements of their deceased loved ones. The Nigerian Air Force's pledge to sustain salary payments until all death benefits are fully settled is expected to provide some relief to the bereaved families as they cope with the loss of their loved ones.