Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Aircraft Crash: NAF intensifies search, recovery efforts  

Mr Aneke assured the public that appropriate updates would continue to be provided as the operation progresses.

• October 7, 2026
Nigerian Air Force plane crash used to illustrate the story.
Nigerian Air Force plane crash used to illustrate the story [Credit: Vanguard]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has continued to lead and coordinate search and recovery efforts following the crash of NAF ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State on Monday.

The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

Mr Ejodame said the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Sunday Aneke, has commended the dedication and professionalism of NAF personnel and the support of sister agencies and stakeholders involved in the operation.

He listed the stakeholders to include the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ondo State Government, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Amotekun Corps, Hi-Tech Construction Company, local authorities, community leaders and volunteers.

According to him, the coordinated efforts reflect strong inter-agency cooperation and collective national service in times of adversity.

He reaffirmed NAF’s commitment to pursuing the recovery operation diligently, safely and in close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.

He assured the public that appropriate updates would continue to be provided as the operation progresses.

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