Nigerian Air Force Confirms 25 Fatalities in Ondo Crash
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that all 25 individuals on board an ATR-42 aircraft, registration number NAF 931, died in a crash in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The aircraft was conducting a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the incident occurred.
The NAF's Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, stated that the aircraft had five crew members and 20 passengers. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed his condolences to the victims' families, describing the event as a "deeply painful moment" for both the NAF and the nation.
Search-and-rescue operations were promptly initiated, but no survivors were found. A comprehensive investigation has been ordered to ascertain the crash's circumstances, and the NAF has urged the public to avoid speculation.
A condolence register has been opened at NAF headquarters in Abuja for those wishing to pay their respects.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Punch Newspapers. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Punch Newspapers
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
NAF Confirms 25 Fatalities in Ondo Plane Crash
ATR-42 Aircraft Crash in Ondo State: 32 People Aboard
Nigerian Air Force Launches Rescue After Ondo Aircraft Crash
Defence Headquarters Launches Investigation into NAF Crash
NCAA and NSIB Assist NAF After Ondo Aircraft Crash
NSIB Offers Condolences to Nigerian Air Force After Crash
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
