Military Chiefs Assess NAF ATR-42 Crash Site in Ondo

On October 7, 2026, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, the Flag Officer Commanding of the Western Naval Command, and Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Abdul Suleh, the Air Officer Commanding of the Logistics Command of the Nigerian Air Force, inspected the crash site of the submerged NAF ATR-42 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ilaje local government area of Ondo State. The aircraft, registered as NAF 931, crashed on Monday during a routine mission.

The military delegation was welcomed by Navy Captain Andy Alemongwa at the Officers’ Mess of the Forward Operating Base in Igbokoda before proceeding to the crash site. They met with local government officials, state commissioners, and representatives from various emergency management agencies involved in the recovery operation.

Rear Admiral Mustapha expressed gratitude on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for the support received since the crash. The recovery operation involves collaboration among the Nigerian Armed Forces, emergency response agencies, and technical experts.