A Nigerian military aircraft has crashed in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria, killing all 32 people on board, including 25 passengers and seven crew members.
The aircraft was travelling from Benin City to Lagos on Monday when air traffic controllers lost communication with it at about 0813 GMT, according to Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo.
The Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 was reportedly undertaking a routine flight when the incident occurred. The wreckage was later discovered near the coastal town of Igbokoda, prompting the deployment of search and rescue teams to the area.
President Bola Tinubu confirmed that there were no survivors and expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, extending his condolences to the families of the victims.
He also directed the Nigerian Air Force to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, with the aim of determining its cause and preventing similar incidents in the future.
The crash is among the deadliest aviation disasters recorded in Nigeria in recent years.
