BREAKING: Search and Rescue Ongoing Following Tragic Nigerian Air Force Plane Crash in Ondo State

Tragedy struck early Monday morning as a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft carrying 32 people—including military personnel, crew, and family members—crashed near Igbokoda, Ondo State.

According to official updates, the logistics flight was en route from Benin City to Lagos when air traffic control lost radio contact around 09:13 AM. Search and rescue operations were swiftly launched, and emergency teams located the aircraft’s wreckage in a swampy area opposite the Naval Base in Igbokoda.

What We Know So Far

• The Aircraft: A Nigerian Air Force twin-engine ATR-42 turboprop plane (Tail Number: NGR 931).
• Passengers & Crew: Reports indicate there were 32 souls on board—27 passengers (including servicemen and family members) and 5 crew members.
• The Location: The wreckage was discovered in a difficult, swampy terrain near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which security forces have since cordoned off to assist search efforts.
• Official Statements: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and NAF Spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame confirmed that search, rescue, and recovery coordination with state emergency agencies and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, remains actively underway.

Heavy Hearts Across the Nation

This heartbreaking incident has deeply saddened Nigerians nationwide, as families await official news and updates from military authorities regarding those on board. Local security officials and the Ondo State Police Command have urged the public to stay calm and refrain from spreading unverified information as responders continue their critical work at the site.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families, the Nigerian Air Force, and the brave search and rescue personnel operating in challenging terrain.

Stay tuned to NaijaTunesHub for verified updates as more details are confirmed by official sources.