Nigerian Air Force plane crash in Ondo State: Names of victims, passengers and crew members wey die for Igbokoda military aircraft accident
A Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed in Ondo State, resulting in the deaths of all 25 people on board. The military has launched a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the accident.
Why it matters
The loss of life and the destruction of military assets represent a significant national tragedy and a security concern for the Nigerian government.
Di Nigerian Air Force don release di names of five crew members and 20 passengers wey lost dia lives for di 931 aircraft accident wey happun for Igbokoda area of Ondo State, southwest Nigeria on Monday, 5 October.
Di Air Force for inside one statement on Tuesday wey dia tok-tok pesin Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame issue on Tuesday tok say dem neva see any survivors from di ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931 wey crash near one naval base area for di state.
Di statement say di aircraft bin dey on one routine mission from Benin to Lagos wen di accident occur.
"Dem immediately activate search-and-rescue procedures, wit response efforts in coordination wit relevant authorities to locate and account for all persons on board. No survivors have been found," NAF tok for di statement.
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