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Nigerian Air Force says plane carrying 25 crashed with no survivors in southern Ondo state

The air force said 25 people died and ordered a comprehensive investigation into the crash.

  • An ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, killing all 25 people on board during a routine mission from Benin to Lagos, the Nigerian Air Force confirmed.
  • On Tuesday, Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke expressed sympathies, describing the accident as a "deeply painful moment" for the service and the nation.
  • The 25 victims comprised five crew members, including Flight Captain Squadron Leader MI Aburime, and 20 passengers; the NAF assured bereaved families of the service's full support during this period.
  • Search-and-Rescue teams immediately deployed to the crash site to account for those on board. Aneke directed a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident.
  • Urging the public to refrain from speculation, the NAF stated it will provide verified updates as the investigation progresses while respecting the privacy of affected families.
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ABUYA, Nigeria (AP) — There were no survivors among the 25 people aboard a Nigerian Air Force aircraft that crashed on Monday in Ondo State in southern Nigeria, authorities reported.

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Nigerian Air Force says plane carrying 25 crashed with no survivors in southern Ondo state

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — There were no survivors among 25 people on board a Nigerian Air Force plane that crashed Monday in southern Nigeria’s Ondo state, officials said. The ATR-42 aircraft crashed while carrying 20 passengers and five crew...

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