NAF ACTIVATES SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATION AFTER ATR-42 AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT IN ONDO

The Nigerian Air Force has activated an immediate Search and Rescue operation following an accident involving an ATR-42 aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday. According to the Nigerian Air Force spokesman, Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the aircraft was conducting a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred. Commodore Ejodame said the NAF, in collaboration with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies, immediately commenced search and rescue efforts following the incident. He said the operation is currently ongoing, with personnel and relevant agencies working to locate the aircraft and provide assistance to those who may have been affected by the accident. The NAF spokesman assured the public that further details would be made available as the search and rescue operation progresses. The incident has also prompted heightened coordination among emergency responders in the affected area, as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident. The NAF urged members of the public to remain calm and rely on official information regarding the incident, while efforts continue at the accident site. Further updates are expected as the Search and Rescue operation progresses and more information becomes available.