Nigerian military ATR‑42 crashes near Igbokoda naval base
An ATR‑42 operated by the Nigerian Air Force disappeared from radar and was later found crashed near the Igbokoda naval base, killing all on board.
Crash location and timing
The aircraft lost contact at 09:13 local time and was later located near the Igbokoda naval base in Ondo state. One source reported the loss of contact at 8:13 GMT, which corresponds to the same local time.
Aircraft and flight plan
The aircraft was an ATR‑42 registered NGR 931, operating a routine mission for the Nigerian Air Force from Benin City to Lagos.
Fatalities and occupants
All 32 people on board were killed, comprising 25 passengers and seven crew members.
Official response
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered an investigation into the crash. Minister Festus Keyamo confirmed the incident, and the Nigerian Air Force stated the aircraft was on a routine mission when it crashed.
What's still unclear
Sources differ on the crash date: some reports give the date as 5 October 2026, while others do not specify a date.