President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune presented his condolences this Saturday to the families of the victims of the military plane crash that occurred on Thursday in Boufarik. This was announced by the Presidency of the Republic.
“It is with profound sadness and great affliction that the President of the Republic, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense, learned of the death of two other officers among the injured in the accident that occurred on Thursday in the 1st Military Region, bringing the number of officers fallen as martyrs in this tragic accident to four,” the Presidency emphasized.
In his message, President Tebboune expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the martyrs, imploring the Almighty to envelop them in His mercy, lodge them in His spacious gardens, and grant their loved ones patience and solace. He also wished a speedy recovery to those still hospitalized, concluding with the Quranic formula: “We belong to God and to Him we return.”
In this painful context, Army General Saïd Chanegriha, Delegate Minister to the Minister of National Defense and Chief of Staff of the National People’s Army, also presented his condolences. “In this painful ordeal, General Army Mr. Chanegriha presents, on his behalf and on behalf of all ANP personnel, his sincere condolences and expresses his deep compassion to the families of the shuhada, praying to Almighty Allah to lend them strength and courage and to grant His Great Mercy to the deceased,” the Ministry’s statement specifies.
The crash, which occurred on Thursday, March 5, 2026, involved a BE-1900 military transport aircraft shortly after takeoff from Boufarik Air Base, located in the 1st Military Region. Two crew members had initially lost their lives, and two others passed away on Friday from their injuries, bringing the total number of victims to four martyrs.
The Ministry of National Defense recalled that the accident remains the subject of investigations, while reiterating the tribute paid to the victims for their commitment and dedication in service to the Nation.