Tinubu Orders Investigation After Ondo ATR-42 Jet Crash
On October 5, 2026, President Bola Tinubu expressed deep grief regarding the crash of an ATR-42 jet at a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it went down, carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members.
Following the incident, President Tinubu ordered an immediate investigation by the Nigerian Air Force to determine the cause of the crash, aiming to prevent future occurrences. He received a briefing from the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, about the situation.
In a statement issued via his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Tinubu commended the Air Force for quickly initiating a Search and Rescue operation and acknowledged the prompt response from first responders and the Ondo State Government. He extended condolences to the families of those on board and assured the Nigerian Air Force of his administration's continued support.
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