Ondo State Uses Swamp Buggies to Recover Crashed NAF Plane
The Ondo State Government has deployed swamp buggies to aid in the recovery of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area. Banji Ajaka, the state Commissioner for Health, announced this at the crash site, noting that the aircraft sank deep into the swamp, complicating recovery efforts with conventional equipment.
The aircraft went down approximately 500 meters east of the Nigerian Naval base after the pilots diverted it to prevent a disaster in the community. Ajaka stated that the search and rescue operations began on Monday, with the state government collaborating with security agencies and local authorities.
He emphasized the necessity of swamp buggies for access to the crash site, as traditional vehicles could not reach it. Ajaka confirmed that the aircraft was forced deeper into the swamp due to the crash's impact, and recovery efforts are ongoing with the involvement of senior military officers and environmental safety personnel.
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