The Nigerian Navy and Marine Police have initiated a search operation for the bodies of victims and the wreckage of the aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident occurred on Monday at about 9am, when a Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying 25 people, comprising 20 passengers and five crew members, crashed in a swampy area near the Naval Base.
According to the Commissioner of Police, Felix Ohuagwu, who led a team from the Command to assess the situation, there were no survivors in the crash. The CP expressed dismay over the incident, as the officers of the State Marine Police, along with the Navy and locals, work together to recover the remains of the victims and the wreckage of the aircraft.
Locals reported being alerted by a loud noise of the crash, but the aircraft sank into the swamp with no survivors. The Nigerian Navy has restricted movement to the scene, as residents and sympathisers continue to troop to the area to see the situation for themselves. The development has drawn a large crowd, eager to catch a glimpse of the crash site.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) released the names of the five crew members and 20 passengers who lost their lives in the 931 aircraft accident. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed profound condolences to the families of the personnel and passengers who lost their lives in the accident, describing the incident as a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the nation.
Air Marshal Aneke assured the bereaved families of the Service’s full support during this difficult period and directed a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident. The Air Force promised to provide timely and verified updates as the investigation progresses, urging the public to refrain from speculation and the circulation of unverified information.
The investigation aims to determine the cause of the crash, and the NAF has assured that it will provide full support to the families of the victims. The incident has raised concerns about aviation safety in the country, with many calling for improved measures to prevent such accidents in the future.
The Nigerian Navy and Marine Police continue their search operation, working to recover the remains of the victims and the wreckage of the aircraft. The incident has sparked an outpouring of sympathy for the families of the victims, with many Nigerians offering condolences to those affected.
Key points
- The Nigerian Navy and Marine Police are working together to search for the bodies of victims and the wreckage of the crashed aircraft.
- There were no survivors in the crash, which occurred on Monday in a swampy area near the Naval Base in Igbokoda.
- The Nigerian Air Force has directed a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
