NSIB Declines to Investigate Ondo NAF Crash Without Invitation

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) announced that it will not conduct an independent investigation into the crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State, unless the military formally invites it. The NSIB clarified that the incident, involving an ATR-42 aircraft operated by the Nigerian Air Force, falls under military jurisdiction as per the NSIB Establishment Act, 2022, and international standards.

The aircraft crashed while on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The Nigerian Air Force confirmed the crash and initiated search and rescue operations with relevant authorities.

The NSIB expressed its readiness to provide technical support if requested, which could include sending investigators to the crash site and utilizing its Flight Safety Laboratory for data recovery and analysis. The bureau extended its sympathies to the Nigerian Air Force and the families of those on board, commending the efforts of first responders and agencies involved in the rescue operation.