Nigerian Air Force Initiates Search After ATR-42 Crash
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched an urgent search and rescue operation after an ATR-42 aircraft accident in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The incident occurred while the aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Director of Public Relations and Information at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, announced the operation in a statement on Monday. He indicated that the NAF has mobilized its search and rescue capabilities in collaboration with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies to locate and respond to the incident.
Ejodame emphasized the NAF’s commitment to working with all stakeholders involved in the operation. Details regarding the circumstances of the accident, including the condition and whereabouts of those on board, have not been disclosed by the NAF at this time.
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