25 killed in Ondo State military aircraft crash, ex‑DSS director calls for investigation
A military aircraft crashed in Ondo State on October 5, 2026, killing all 25 people on board, including 20 passengers and five crew members.
Former DSS Director Mike Ejiofor questioned whether the aircraft was on a reconnaissance mission or carrying passengers, noting that children were among those on board, and urged a broader investigation into military aircraft operations, including maintenance history, age and operational condition, citing more than 10 crashes in the last decade.