A military plane with 25 passengers and 7 crew members crashed in the Igbo-koda area of Ondo State, Nigeria. This incident occurred following an announcement by officials on Monday. Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, stated that the aircraft was on a routine mission to Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, when it crashed mid-flight.
Details of the Crash
Keyamo explained that the plane disappeared from radar around 9 AM local time (7 AM GMT) and was later confirmed to have crashed mid-route from Edo State to Lagos. Nigerian officials reported that the wreckage was found near a naval base.
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Rescue Operations
The Nigerian Air Force identified the aircraft as an ATR-42 and announced that search and rescue operations have begun promptly. Local witnesses reported seeing body parts, clothing, and shoes at the crash site. One witness said: "The plane cleared several trees, and we found body parts and some belongings."
A video shared on social media shows a group of people gathered near a river while rescuers are searching the area by boat. This incident has raised concerns among local residents and officials, and more information is expected to be provided in the coming days.
Currently, no information is available regarding casualties from this incident, and officials are still investigating various aspects of the accident. However, given the circumstances, there is a need for a more thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash and the status of the passengers.
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