Nigerian Air Force Reacts To Allegations Of Cover-Up Over Fatal Ondo Aircraft Crash, Says Probe Ongoing
The Nigerian Air Force is investigating a fatal ATR-42 aircraft crash in Ondo State following allegations that the plane had mechanical issues before the flight. The brother of a deceased sergeant claims the aircraft stopped in Benin City for repairs, a detail the military says will be part of their formal probe.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious questions regarding military aviation safety protocols and transparency in Nigeria, impacting public trust in the Air Force.
The man questioned why the aircraft was allowed to continue its journey if the reported technical problem had not been adequately resolved.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said a thorough investigation is ongoing into the crash of its ATR-42 aircraft in Ondo State, following allegations by the brother of a deceased female sergeant that the aircraft had developed a mechanical fault before the fatal flight.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, gave the response to SaharaReporters following a report published on Sunday.
The bereaved man had accused the military of downplaying the circumstances surrounding the crash, alleging that his sister told him the aircraft had developed a technical problem and stopped in Benin City, Edo State, for repairs before proceeding with its journey.
Responding to the allegations, Ejodame said the issues raised would form part of the ongoing investigation.
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