NAF explains why autopsy was not conducted on Tolulope Arotile

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has explained the reason why they did not conduct any autopsy on first female fighter pilot, Tolulope Arotile.

Spokesperson of NAF, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola who appeared on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily stated that Tolu's family is satisfied with the investigations carried out by NAF and did not further request for an autopsy.

He said:The cause of death for Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot was already known and the father of the late officer equally wanted a closure of the matter.

Tolulope 24, died on July 24, following head injuries sustained from an accident at the NAF base in Kaduna. 

Tolulope was finally laid to rest on Thursday 23 of July 2020, at the National cemetery in Abuja.