Nigerian Air Force Aircraft Crash Kills All 32 Onboard
A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed near Igbokoda in Ondo state on Monday, resulting in the deaths of all 32 individuals aboard, including 25 passengers and seven crew members. The aircraft was on a routine flight from Benin City to Lagos when it went down shortly after 9am local time, near a naval base. President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident to determine the cause and prevent future occurrences. Emergency teams are conducting search and rescue operations in the challenging swampy terrain. The aircraft's wreckage has been located, and authorities are working to gather more information on the crash. Tinubu expressed condolences to the families of the victims, while the Minister of Aviation confirmed the aircraft's disappearance prior to the crash.
Published 1 day ago • 05 Oct 2026, 11:09 PM IST