ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of the 25 personnel and passengers aboard the ill-fated NAF 931 ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State, confirming that there were no survivors. The aircraft, carrying five crew members and 20 passengers, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF said search-and-rescue operations were activated immediately after the accident. The Air Force said the response was conducted in coordination with relevant authorities and emergency agencies, but no survivor was found. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed profound condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the crash. The five crew members were identified as: Squadron Leader MI Aburime — Flight Captain Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje — Co-pilot Flight Lieutenant IS Bako — Co-pilot Warrant Officer Abubakar A — Aircraft Technician Corporal Uguru HC — Aircraft Technician The 20 passengers were identified as: Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye Flying Officer IM Adeshina Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F Master Warrant Officer Matini BA Warrant Officer Nuhu FS Flight Sergeant James RB Flight Sergeant Mohammed AI Sergeant Ani AE Sergeant Izibenikien SI Sergeant Alafuka C Sergeant Mbadugha AN Lance Corporal Ugwuba FC Lance Corporal Eledan GE Mrs Ezeh Nneka Godstmine Tarabina Joy Micheal Sunday Micheal Ukeme David Gideon Omotola The NAF said the Chief of the Air Staff has directed a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident and determine its cause. The crash occurred in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State after the aircraft lost contact while travelling from Benin to Lagos. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier directed the Nigerian Air Force to commence a thorough investigation into the crash and expressed condolences to the families of those on board.