Igbokoda Residents Demand Recovery of NAF Crash Victims

Residents of Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area in Ondo State, have urgently requested the removal of human remains from the site of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash. The NAF ATR-42 aircraft, registered as NAF 931, crashed into a swamp near the Navy’s Forward Operating Base in Igbokoda on October 5, 2026, during a mission from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos.

The Olu of Igbokoda, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, reported that the foul odor from decomposing bodies has become unbearable, affecting residents' access to clean water and raising concerns about environmental contamination. Residents, including Damilola Omogbemi and Levy Oroyo, echoed these concerns, emphasizing the need for swift government action to recover the remains and address potential health risks.

They urged the government to expedite recovery operations and provide safe drinking water to protect public health.