Nigerian Senate launches audit and probe after Ondo military aircraft crash
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The Senate began a probe into a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State, on 5 October 2026, which killed 32 people, including 25 passengers and 7 crew members.
The Senate has tasked its Air Force and Aviation committees to visit the crash site, engage with the Nigerian Air Force, and conduct a holistic audit of the serviceability and airworthiness of aircraft in the presidential and military fleet, while directing the Air Force leadership to disclose maintenance budget provisions and assess their sufficiency, and urging the Federal Government to prioritise funding for regular maintenance and replacement of ageing military aircraft.