The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially confirmed that a military ATR-42 aircraft carrying 32 people crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday morning.
The aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, was on a routine flight from Benin to Lagos when air traffic controllers lost contact at approximately 9:13 am.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, revealed that preliminary reports indicate 25 passengers and seven crew members were on board when the plane went down near the Igbokoda Naval Base.
According to NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Ehimen Ejodame, an immediate search and rescue mission has been activated in coordination with emergency response agencies and relevant authorities. Rescuers have located the wreckage in the riverine terrain and are working to assist those on board.
While the Air Force has not yet released official details regarding casualties or the condition of the occupants, NAF assured the public that operations remain fully underway and further updates will be communicated as search efforts progress.
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