Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashes in Ondo State with 32 aboard
A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 crashed on Monday in Ondo State, in the southwest of Nigeria, while carrying 32 people. The aircraft was on a routine flight from Benin City to Lagos when it went down in Igbokoda, according to the air force and the aviation minister. Search and rescue operations were under way after the fuselage was located near a naval base.Air force spokesman Ehimen Ejodame said the aircraft was carrying out a routine mission when it crashed. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said preliminary information indicated there were 25 passengers and seven crew members on board. He also said... [Continue Reading]
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