Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Visits Nigerian Air Force Crash Site

On October 8, 2026, Ondo State Governor Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa visited the site of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, which occurred on October 6, 2026. The aircraft was on a special mission carrying NAF personnel from Benin to Lagos and crashed in a swampy area, with approximately 25 people believed to be on board.

Aiyedatiwa described the incident as a national tragedy, stating that no survivors had been found at the crash site during his visit. He directed the continuation of search and recovery operations for the victims and the main wreckage.

Witnesses reported that the pilot maneuvered the aircraft away from the community before crashing, which may have prevented a larger civilian catastrophe. The governor noted that the exact cause of the crash would be determined after investigations, emphasizing that only the pilot could explain the final moments of the flight.