Nigerian military aircraft crashes, killing 25
A Nigerian military plane carrying 32 people crashed in southwestern Ondo state, killing everyone on board. The aircraft, an ATR-42 transport plane, was on a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos when it disappeared from radar and crashed into a swampy creek in Igbokoda. President Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning and expressed "profound sadness" over the incident. There are no confirmed survivors.
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- ✓ The Nigerian military plane that crashed was carrying 32 people.
- ✓ The plane crashed in southwestern Ondo state.
- ✓ Everyone on board the plane was killed in the crash.
- ✓ The aircraft involved was an ATR-42 transport plane.
What changed
Multiple sources now confirm the number of fatalities as 32, and President Bola Tinubu's declaration of three days of mourning has been widely reported.
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Nigerian military aircraft crashes, killing 32
A Nigerian military plane carrying 32 people crashed in southwestern Ondo state, killing everyone on board. The aircraft, an ATR-42 transport plane, was on a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos when it disappeared from radar and crashed into a swampy creek in Igbokoda. President Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning and expressed "profound sadness" over the incident. There are no confirmed survivors.
Why it matters
The crash occurred on Monday, and rescue operations were promptly launched. The incident has been described as a "painful moment" for the military and the entire nation. The cause of the crash is not yet officially determined.
What is confirmed
- The Nigerian military plane that crashed was carrying 32 people.
- The plane crashed in southwestern Ondo state.
- Everyone on board the plane was killed in the crash.
- The aircraft involved was an ATR-42 transport plane.
- The plane was on a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos.
- President Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning.
Still unconfirmed
- The crash occurred shortly after the plane departed from Benin City.
- The plane crashed into a swampy creek in Igbokoda.
What to watch next
- Official investigation into the cause of the crash
- Release of detailed casualty list and crew members' names
- Determination of the exact location and circumstances of the crash
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (23)
- reuters.com — Nigerian military aircraft crashes, killing 32
- The New York Times — Nigeria Military Helicopter Crashes With 32 Onboard
- Al Jazeera — Nigeria launches rescue after military plane crashes with 32 aboard
- BBC — Nigeria military plane crash: Bola Tinubu declares three days of mourning as 32 killed
- dw.com — Nigerian military plane carrying 32 people crashes, prompting rescue operation
- dw.com — Nigerian military plane crash kills all 25 on board
- Bloomberg.com — Nigerian Air Force Says Plane Carrying 25 Crashed With No Survivors
- People.com — Military Plane Crashes into Swamp During Routine Mission, Killing All 20 Passengers and 5 Crew on Board
- Sky News — Plane crashes in Nigeria killing all 25 people on board
- Premium Times Nigeria — UPDATED: No survivors as Nigeria releases names of crew members, passengers killed in crashed aircraft
- Premium Times Nigeria — Military Aircraft Crash: Ondo govt explains difficulty in rescue operation, recovering victims' bodies
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Nigerian Air Force says plane carrying 25 crashed with no survivors in southern Ondo state
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