Military Aircraft Crash in Igbokoda Sparks Panic

A military aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area in Ondo State, on Monday morning. The crash occurred in a swampy area opposite the Naval Base, causing panic among local residents.

The identity of the aircraft and the number of personnel on board have not been officially confirmed. However, military gear was reportedly recovered from the crash site.

Maurice Oripelaye, the Chairman of Ilaje Local Government Area, confirmed the incident, stating that the aircraft was burnt in the accident. He mentioned, “We have confirmed that a helicopter crashed in the area, but we cannot ascertain the number of people that were on board yet.

Military gear was found at the scene, but the helicopter had burnt to rubble.” The Ondo State Police Command, through Police Public Relations Officer Jimoh Abayomi, also confirmed the incident and urged the public, especially residents of Igbokoda and surrounding communities, to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information, assuring that credible updates would be provided.