Dana Air has explained the reasons for the delay in the final settlement of insurance claims of the families of the victims of the ill-fated Dana flight 992 that crashed into the densely populated Iju-Ishaga neighbourhood of Lagos State three years ago.
The airline’s spokesperson, Mr Sam Ogbogoro in a statement said the explanation became imperative in view of agitation by some families of victims who are alleging that the airline has abandoned them.
He said: “Compensation matters are being handled by our insurance company and we can confirm that all the families that have completed the documentation process have been fully paid. A fraction of others are yet to receive final settlements as some have claims under litigation before a Federal High Court in Lagos as well as in Florida and Illinois USA.
“We are however not able to give individual details as we respect the privacy of the affected families and our prayer is for God to console and heal their wounds.”
The airline has been receiving criticisms from all concerned quarters as regards the treatment of some of the families of the victims.