Nigerian Air Force Intensifies Search for Crash Victims

Recovery teams have intensified their search for the flight recorder and remains of victims from a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft that crashed on October 5 in Igbokoda, Ondo State, killing all 25 people on board. Divers and rescue personnel have retrieved fragments of the aircraft and human remains, complicating identification efforts.

A swamp buggy operator reported that part of the pilot's body was recovered, but it was severely fragmented due to the impact. The operator indicated that the crash site is deep and muddy, reducing hopes of finding intact bodies.

The recovery teams are currently focused on locating the black box, with technicians assembling flotation equipment to assist in navigating the challenging terrain. The operator expressed concerns about the condition of the wreckage, stating that the impact had shattered the aircraft into pieces, making recovery efforts difficult.