Nigerian Air Force Launches Rescue Efforts After Crash
On 5 October 2026, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) commenced a Search and Rescue operation after an ATR-42 aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. This information was disclosed in a statement by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF.
The aircraft was reportedly on a routine mission traveling from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred. Air Commodore Ejodame confirmed that the NAF is collaborating with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies to conduct the ongoing Search and Rescue operations.
He emphasized the NAF's commitment to ensuring the success of these efforts and indicated that further details would be provided in due course.
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