32 killed in Nigerian military ATR-42 crash near Igbokoda
An ATR-42 military aircraft on a routine flight from Benin City to Lagos crashed near Igbokoda in Ondo State, killing all 32 people on board.
Crash details
The ATR-42 military plane was carrying 25 passengers and 7 crew members when it crashed near Igbokoda, a naval base in Ondo State, Nigeria. The flight was operating a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos. Air traffic control lost contact with the aircraft at 11:13 local time.
Official response
President Bola Tinubu confirmed that there were no survivors and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life. He ordered the Nigerian Air Force to launch a comprehensive investigation into the crash.
Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo reported the loss of contact with the aircraft at 11:13 and described the flight as a routine mission.