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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning following an Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State that claimed the lives of all 32 people on board.
The directive, announced on Monday, October 5, 2026, requires national flags to fly at half-mast across the country in
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning following an Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State that claimed the lives of all 32 people on board.
The directive, announced on Monday, October 5, 2026, requires national flags to fly at half-mast across the country in honor of the victims.
The Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft was travelling from Benin City in Edo State to Lagos on a routine mission when it crashed near Igbokoda. Those killed included 25 passengers and seven crew members.
The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control at 9:13 a.m. local time, and its wreckage was subsequently located in the area. Tinubu confirmed that there were no survivors.
In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the president expressed sorrow over the tragedy and extended condolences to the bereaved families and members of the armed forces.
Tinubu said the Chief of Air Staff had briefed him on the incident. He directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately undertake a comprehensive investigation to establish the cause and help prevent similar accidents.
The president also commended the Air Force for promptly activating search and rescue operations after the aircraft went down.
The identities of those killed are expected to be released after their immediate families have been notified. The cause of the crash has yet to be established.
of the victims.
The Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft was travelling from Benin City in Edo State to Lagos on a routine mission when it crashed near Igbokoda. Those killed included 25 passengers and seven crew members.
The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control at 9:13 a.m. local time, and its wreckage was subsequently located in the area. Tinubu confirmed that there were no survivors.
In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the president expressed sorrow over the tragedy and extended condolences to the bereaved families and members of the armed forces.
Tinubu said the Chief of Air Staff had briefed him on the incident. He directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately undertake a comprehensive investigation to establish the cause and help prevent similar accidents.
The president also commended the Air Force for promptly activating search and rescue operations after the aircraft went down.
The identities of those killed are expected to be released after their immediate families have been notified. The cause of the crash has yet to be established.
Source: Omanghana
