Igbokoda Monarch Warns of Water Pollution After NAF Crash

Afolabi Odidiomo, the traditional ruler of Igbokoda in Ondo State, has expressed alarm over potential water contamination following the crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft on October 5, 2026. The NAF 931 aircraft, which was carrying 25 people, crashed into the Igbokoda swamps during a routine mission from Benin to Lagos.

No survivors have been found, as confirmed by Ehimen Ejodame, the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force. Odidiomo warned that decomposing bodies and possible oil spills from the aircraft have polluted the swamp, raising concerns about the safety of the water used by residents.

He noted that the river, which serves as a source of drinking water for the community, has become a source of fear due to the presence of human remains and dead fish. He called on the government to urgently clean up the affected waterway to prevent a potential public health crisis.