The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced search-and-rescue operations following the crash of one of its ATR-42 aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.
The accident occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026, while the aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos, according to the NAF.
The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, confirmed the incident and said search-and-rescue efforts had commenced.
According to the Air Force, the operation is being conducted in coordination with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies.
The aircraft came down in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State while undertaking the routine mission, although the NAF did not immediately provide further details about the circumstances of the accident.
The cause of the crash was also not immediately disclosed. No official explanation had been given regarding what may have led to the aircraft going down.
The NAF had not, in its initial confirmation, disclosed the number of people who were aboard the aircraft at the time of the incident.
Details concerning possible casualties or the condition of those on board were also not immediately made public.
The ongoing search-and-rescue operation is expected to provide further information about the incident and the status of those involved.
The Air Force said further updates would be provided as more information becomes available, while the immediate priority remains the ongoing search-and-rescue effort in the aftermath of the crash.
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