Nigerian Air Force Launches Rescue After Ondo Aircraft Crash

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed an aircraft accident involving an ATR-42 in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The incident occurred on Monday while the aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, stated that an immediate search and rescue operation has been initiated in collaboration with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies. The NAF is committed to ensuring the success of these efforts.

Reports indicate that several individuals are feared dead following the crash, which has caused panic in the riverine community of Igbokoda. As of the time of reporting, the number of people aboard the aircraft and the survival status of the occupants remain unknown.

Local sources have confirmed the crash, and efforts are ongoing to reach the site and ascertain the circumstances and casualties involved. The spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Abayomi Jimoh, stated he was unaware of the incident when contacted.