Tinubu Orders Investigation into Ondo NAF Aircraft Crash

President Bola Tinubu expressed sadness over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft that occurred near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. Following the incident, he directed the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to conduct an immediate investigation into the cause of the accident.

The aircraft, which was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos, had 25 passengers and seven crew members on board when it lost contact with air traffic controllers and subsequently crashed on Monday morning. 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 NAF.

He described the incident as a painful moment for the Armed Forces and the nation, acknowledging the sacrifices made by Air Force personnel. The President praised the NAF for initiating a search and rescue operation promptly and thanked first responders and the Ondo State Government for their swift actions at the crash site.

He assured the NAF of his administration's continued support.