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Plane crash in Ondo State

Plane crash in Ondo State
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A Nigerian military aircraft carrying 32 people crashed into a water-logged area in Ondo State, with no survivors reported. President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate investigation and search and rescue operations.

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This tragic accident represents a significant loss for the Nigerian Armed Forces and highlights the logistical challenges of emergency response in coastal regions.

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Wia dis foto come from, Nigerian Presidency

Nigeria President Bola Tinubu don express im sadness ova di report of di military aircraft wey crash for di Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday.

Di aircraft wey carry at least 32 pipo - 25 passengers and seven crew members - crash inside one water area, and so far no survivor don dey reported for di incident.

According to statement by Bayo Onanuga wey be presidential tok-tok pesin, Presido Tinubu describe di plane crash as veri painful and pray for di victims as well as dia families.

"Dis na painful moment for our Armed Forces and for di entire nation. Our Air Force personnel dey put dia lives on di line evriday to secure Nigeria. Dia sacrifice no go eva dey forgotten," Tinubu was quoted as saying.

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