Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has rubbished the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) account of how Tolulope Arotile died.
The late Flying Officer was Nigeria’s first female combat pilot.
On Saturday, the former Minister dismissed the explanation surrounding her death as stated by the NAF
NAF had stated that she was inadvertently hit by a former classmate when the car was in reverse mode on Air Force base in Kaduna.
He stated also that the death of the highly celebrated young officer was sad and tragic.
“She was courageous and formidable in battle, doing much harm to Boko Haram. The idea that she was killed by being knocked down on the Air Force Base by her best friend’s car is nonsensical. Said Fani-Kayode.
“Who is this best friend and what is his/her name? I suspect that Tolu was murdered & the truth is bring covered up. I urge the Chief of Air Staff to investigate this matter thoroughly.”
The outspoken government critic also said that so much is being read into the death of this young lady and does not speak well of the Air Force and their reputation
Fani-Kayode insisted that justice must be done.
He prayed that Tolulope’s soul rest in peace and that the Lord comforts her parents and family.