Nigerian Military Aircraft With 32 Onboard Crashes, Rescue Ops Underway
A Nigerian military aircraft, an ATR-42, crashed in Ondo state while on a routine mission to Lagos. Search and rescue operations are currently underway for the 32 people on board.
Why it matters
The incident involves a significant loss of life potential and raises questions regarding military aviation safety in Nigeria.
A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said.The aircraft was on a routine mission to Nigeria's economic hub of Lagos when it crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo state, Nigeria's Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said in a…
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