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A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft has crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, during a routine flight from Benin to Lagos. The aircraft, identified by registration number NGR 931, reportedly disappeared from radar before the wreckage was located near a naval base.
Preliminary information indicates that 25 passengers and seven crew members were aboard the aircraft when the incident occurred. The Nigerian Air Force confirmed that an immediate search-and-rescue operation had been activated in collaboration with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies.
The crash occurred in a swampy and difficult to access part of the coastal community, making recovery efforts challenging. Local residents, fishermen, security personnel and emergency responders have reportedly joined efforts to reach the wreckage and establish the condition of those on board.
The Ondo State Police Command has also commenced efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, while urging residents to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information. Authorities have yet to release an official account of what caused the aircraft to go down.
The incident has triggered concern across the country, with attention now focused on the rescue operation and investigation into the crash. Further details on casualties, the condition of those aboard and the possible cause of the accident are expected as authorities continue their response.
