NAF Confirms 25 Fatalities in Ondo State Aircraft Crash

A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft, designated NAF 931, crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, during a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, initially stated that 32 individuals were on board, comprising 25 passengers and seven crew members.

However, the Nigerian Air Force later clarified that there were 25 occupants: five crew members and 20 passengers. The identities of all 25 individuals were released, confirming no survivors.

The crew included Squadron Leader M.I. Aburime (flight captain), Squadron Leader A.P.

Man-Ugwueje (co-pilot), and Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako (co-pilot), among others.

The crash was reported after air traffic controllers lost contact with the aircraft at approximately 9:13 am. Search-and-rescue operations were initiated, but no survivors were found.

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed condolences and called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident.