Air Force says ATR-42 aircraft was on a routine Benin-Lagos mission when the accident occurred in Igbokoda
The Nigerian Air Force has launched a search and rescue operation following an aircraft accident in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.
The Nigerian Air Force, in a statement issued on Monday, said the ATR-42 aircraft was involved in the accident while conducting a routine mission from Benin to Lagos.
The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the search and rescue operation was being carried out in collaboration with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies.
“Search and rescue operations, in coordination with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies, are currently ongoing,” Ejodame said.
The Air Force said it was committed to ensuring the success of the ongoing rescue efforts but did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The NAF said additional information would be released as it becomes available.