Nigerian military plane crashes in Ondo State, kills 32

A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 military aircraft crashed in Ondo State after taking off from Benin City for Lagos, killing all 32 people on board—25 passengers and seven crew members. President Bola Tinubu confirmed there were no survivors and directed the Air Force to investigate.

The Chief of Air Staff has briefed me, and I have directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash to prevent future occurrences.