The Nigerian Air Force has set up a committee to conduct safety audit of its operational and engineering units.

This was contained in a statement signed by Nigerian Air Force Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore EDWARD GABKWET.

According to the statement, the Committee is to analyze safety reports from operational and engineering units, conduct safety evaluation of Nigerian Air Force units and recommend measures to enhance safety of operations in the units.

The Committee is also to interact with unit operational and technical personnel for views, observations and contributions on safety measures. 

The Nigerian Air Force also asked the Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau to probe the crash.