Military Aircraft Crashes in Ondo State After Losing Contact

A military aircraft, identified by tail number NGR 931, crashed in Ondo State after losing contact with air traffic controllers shortly after its take-off from Benin City, Edo State, at approximately 9:13 am. The aircraft was en route to Lagos when it disappeared from radar, prompting concerns from a senior Air Traffic Controller who noted that communication was established initially but was lost soon after take-off.

Personnel in Okitipupa reported hearing a loud bang believed to be the crash. The source described the situation as suspicious due to the abrupt loss of communication.

Eyewitness Sola reported that the crash occurred during drizzling weather, and local authorities, including police and military personnel, arrived for rescue operations. However, as of the report, no occupants had been recovered from the wreckage, which is located in a swampy area, complicating recovery efforts.