The National Defence Ministry (MSB) announced that Intelligence Colonel Sayit Gökgöz was martyred in a military vehicle crash in Ankara on October 24. The two military personnel injured in the crash remain under treatment at a hospital.
In its statement, the MSB prayed for Allah’s mercy upon Colonel Gökgöz and extended condolences to his family, the Turkish Armed Forces and the nation, while wishing the injured personnel a speedy recovery.
Minister Güler issues condolence message
A condolence message published under the signature of National Defence Minister Yaşar Güler said, “Our heroic comrade-in-arms was martyred on October 24, 2026, after being unable to survive the military vehicle crash.”

In his message, Güler said, “On behalf of myself and the members of the National Defence Ministry, I pray for Allah’s mercy upon our heroic martyr and extend my condolences and wishes for patience to his grieving family and our noble nation.”
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek and Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi also extended condolences to the martyr’s family, relatives and the Turkish Armed Forces in messages they published.
No detailed information has yet been released about how the crash occurred or the type of vehicle involved.