A Nigerian military aircraft crashed in the southwestern state of Ondo on Monday, killing all 32 people on board.
According to officials, the Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 military aircraft was travelling from Benin City to Lagos when it crashed in Ondo State. The aircraft was reportedly on a routine flight when air traffic controllers lost contact with it during the journey.
Officials said 25 passengers and seven crew members were on board at the time of the accident. No one survived the crash.
Nigeria’s president confirmed the aircraft accident and the deaths, expressing deep sorrow over the incident. He offered condolences to the families of the victims and expressed sympathy with all those affected by the tragedy.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, and authorities have not yet announced the exact cause. Investigations are underway to determine what happened during the flight and what led to the aircraft going down.
The incident has raised concerns over aviation safety and has prompted authorities to begin a detailed investigation. Officials are expected to examine the aircraft, flight records and other relevant information as part of the inquiry.
Further details about the crash are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
