Military aircraft carrying 32 crashes in southern Nigeria, rescue operation underway

The aircraft was on a routine mission to Lagos when it crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo state; authorities have not yet confirmed casualties.

Reporter World
1 min read  |  Published: 05 Oct 2026

A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic rescue operation, authorities said.

The aircraft was on a routine mission to Nigeria's economic hub of Lagos when it crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo state, Nigeria's Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said in a statement.

It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties, or to what extent the aircraft was damaged.

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