Nigerian Military Aircraft Crashes in Ondo State With 32 Aboard

A Nigerian military aircraft carrying 32 people crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo state while traveling to Lagos, authorities said.

The aircraft had 25 passengers and seven crew members on board. There was no immediate information on casualties or the extent of damage.

Aircraft disappeared from radar

Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, said the aircraft was on a routine mission to Lagos, the country’s economic hub. It was traveling from Edo state when it disappeared from radar at around 9 a.m. local time.

Keyamo said the aircraft was later found to have crashed about midway through the journey between Edo state and Lagos. He identified the crash site as the Igbokoda area of Ondo state in southern Nigeria.

The Nigerian Air Force identified the aircraft as an ATR-42. It said an immediate search and rescue operation had been launched following the crash.

Authorities have not yet provided information about the condition of those on board, and the outcome of the rescue effort remains unclear.