Shittu Alao (born 1937 – 15 October 1969) was Nigerian Air Force's Chief of the Air Staff from 1967 to 1969.[1] Colonel Shittu was the fourth Commander of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the second indigenous officer to hold the post.

Shittu Alao
Chief of Air Staff, Nigerian Air Force
In office
5 August 1967 – 15 October 1969
Preceded byGeorge T Kurubo
Succeeded byEmmanuel E Ikwue
Personal details
Born1937
Dorowa babuje, Plateau State, Nigeria
Died15 October 1969(1969-10-15) (aged 31–32)
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
 Nigerian Air Force
RankColonel

Death

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He died on October 15, 1969, in an air crash at Uzebba, about 50 miles northwest of Benin.[2] He was aged 32 and he was alone in the plane. Two days later, in Lagos, he was buried with full military honours.

Emmanuel E Ikwue was announced as his replacement on December 18, 1969.

References

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  1. ^ History of The Nigerian Air Force
  2. ^ "Joseph Akahan, Shittu Alao... Four service chiefs who died in plane crash". 22 May 2021.