The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has activated an immediate Search and Rescue operation following an aircraft accident in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.
The incident, involving an ATR-42 aircraft, occurred on the 5th of October while the aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos.
The NAF says its Search and Rescue operations are being conducted in coordination with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies.
The Nigerian Air Force says it is committed to ensuring the success of the ongoing rescue efforts, with operations continuing at the accident site.
The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, says further details on the incident and the ongoing Search and Rescue operation will be communicated in due course
