Tinubu Orders Investigation into Ondo Air Force Jet Crash

President Bola Tinubu expressed profound sadness regarding the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 jet that occurred on Monday morning near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo state. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident took place, resulting in the tragic loss of 25 passengers and seven crew members.

President Tinubu extended his condolences to the families of those involved, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and all personnel of the Nigerian Air Force. He emphasized the sacrifice of Air Force personnel in securing Nigeria and directed an immediate thorough investigation into the crash's cause to prevent future incidents.

The President also praised the Nigerian Air Force for initiating a Search and Rescue operation promptly after the accident and acknowledged the quick response of first responders and the Ondo State Government at the crash site.