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Nigerian Military Aircraft Crash Leaves 32 Dead in Ondo State
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News18•06-10-2026, 07:57
Nigerian Military Aircraft Crash Leaves 32 Dead in Ondo State
- •A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State while flying from Benin City to Lagos.
- •All 32 people on board, including 25 passengers and 7 crew members, are feared dead in the tragic accident.
- •Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed the crash, expressed deep condolences, and ordered an immediate full investigation.
- •Air Traffic Control lost contact with the aircraft during a routine mission before it went down near a naval base amid heavy rainfall.
Key Questions Answered
The exact cause of the crash remains unknown, though witnesses reported seeing the aircraft circle several times before crashing as rainfall intensified. Air Traffic Control lost contact with the flight at around 8:13 GMT on Monday morning.
There were 32 people on board the aircraft, which included 25 passengers and 7 crew members.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims and directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately launch a full investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
