Shittu Alao
Former Nigerian Chief of the Air Staff
About Shittu Alao
Lived 1937 – 1969 (aged 31–32). Shittu Alao was a Nigerian.
Shittu Alao (born 1937 – 15 October 1969) was Nigerian Air Force's Chief of the Air Staff from 1967 to 1969. Colonel Shittu was the fourth Commander of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the second indigenous officer to hold the post.
Death He died on October 15, 1969, in an air crash at Uzebba, about 50 miles northwest of Benin. 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.
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Who was Shittu Alao?
former Nigerian Chief of the Air Staff
When was Shittu Alao born?
Shittu Alao was born in 1937 in Plateau State.
When did Shittu Alao die?
Shittu Alao died on 15 October 1969.
What nationality was Shittu Alao?
Shittu Alao was Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shittu Alao. https://biography.guide/shittu-alao/
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