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Tolulope Arotile

UPDATED: Air Force Reveals Identity Of Arotile’s Killer

John Ogunsemore Jul 19, 2020 0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has revealed the name of the driver of the vehicle that killed Nigeria's first female combat helicopter pilot, Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile. The driver and Arotile's ex-classmate was identified as “Mr…

Aviation

NAF releases Burial Arrangement for 23-year-old Flying Officer Arotile

Doris Esa Jul 17, 2020 0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the remains of late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, the Service’s first female combat helicopter pilot, who died on Tuesday, will be buried on July 23 at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. Air…

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Arotile: Parents, Afenifere Demand Investigation Into ‘Accidental’ Killing of Late…

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 17, 2020 0

The family of Nigeria's first female and youngest combat pilot who died in a freak accident, Tolulope Arotile has demanded a thorough investigation into the tragic death of the 24 year old. According to unofficial sources, the late…

Aviation

Yahaya Bello Mourns Death Of Combat Helicopter Pilot, Tolulope Arotile

Stephen Adeleye Jul 15, 2020 0

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Wednesday mourned the death of Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, describing her death as shocking, devastating and a national tragedy”. The late flying officer Arotile, 23, died in a car accident on Tuesday in…

Aviation

Nigeria’s First Female Combat Helicopter Pilot Dies At 23

Doris Esa Jul 15, 2020 0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the death of Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, who died on July 14, as a result of head injuries sustained from a road traffic accident at NAF Base Kaduna.‬ SEE ALSO: Insecurity: I have kept my…

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Female pilot decorated by Nigerian Air Force first time after 55years

News Agency of Nigeria Oct 16, 2019 0

Kafayat Sanni and Tolulope Arotile have both been made first female fighter pilot and first female helicopter pilot respectively by the Nigerian Air Force. The female pilots who just completed training courses in the US and in South…