Nigerian Air Force says plane carrying 25 crashed with no survivors in southern Ondo state
The air force said the aircraft carried 25 people and launched a search-and-rescue operation before ordering a comprehensive investigation.
- On Monday, the Nigerian Air Force released the names of 25 people killed in an aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The NAF confirmed all aboard the flight perished.
- While on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos, the aircraft crashed in Igbokoda. The NAF confirmed there were no survivors among the 25 individuals aboard.
- The 25 victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers, according to NAF Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. Crew included Squadron Leader MI Aburime and Flight Lieutenant IS Bako.
- Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, Chief of the Air Staff, expressed condolences to families and colleagues of the victims. The NAF opened a condolence register at NAF Headquarters in Abuja and ordered a comprehensive investigation.
- The NAF urged the public to avoid speculation and unverified reports while respecting bereaved families' privacy. The service pledged to provide timely and verified information as the investigation progresses.
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Times of IndiaNigeria air force lowers plane crash toll to 25, civilians among victims
The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday said 25 people died in the crash of one of its planes a day earlier, lowering a previous death toll. No survivors were found. Civilian family members travelling aboard the plane were among the victims.
Governors mourn NAF air crash victims
The 36 state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, NGF, have expressed deep sorrow over the Monday tragic crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State, which resulted in the loss of gallant military personnel and other passengers on board.
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There were no survivors after a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 carrying 20 passengers and five crew members crashed Monday in Ondo state while en route to Lagos, officials confirmed Tuesday. The aircraft lost radar contact and went down near a naval base in Igbokoda. Officials have yet to clarify a previous statement by the Aviation Minister citing 32 people on board. 🌎 Nigeria Plane Crash: No Survivors After Nigerian Air Force Aircraft Crashes in O…
BREAKING: NAF releases names of 25 victims of aircraft crash, confirms all dead
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has expressed profound condolences to the families of the personnel and passengers who lost their lives following the accident involving Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. Air Commodore, Ehimen Ejodame,Director of Public Relations […] BREAKING: NAF releases names of 25 victims of aircraft crash, confirms all dead
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