The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has activated an immediate search and rescue operation following an aircraft accident in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The NAF, in a statement issued by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the accident involving an ATR-42 aircraft occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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According to the statement, the aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred.
It said search and rescue operations were already underway in coordination with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies.
The statement added that the NAF was committed to ensuring the success of the ongoing search and rescue efforts.
“Further details will be communicated in due course,” the statement said.
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