I learnt about my husband’s death on WhatsApp – Wife of NAF pilot

Diepreye, the wife of the Nigerian Air Force pilot, Flight Lieutenant Perowei Jacob, who died in the January 2, 2019, Mi-35M helicopter crash, has said that she learnt of his death on a WhatsApp status update.

The couple, who had their wedding on December 8, 2018, were married for three weeks before tragedy struck.

In a telephone conversation with The PUNCH correspondent, Diepreye said the WhatsApp status update was that of her husband’s colleague, who was unaware that she had his number.

She added that the commander visited her later to inform her of the crash.

The PUNCH, January 8, 2019

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