25 People Die As Military Aircraft Crash For Ondo

October 6, 2026

President Bola Tinubu don express deep sorrow after Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash for Igbokoda area of Ondo State, wey reportedly claim the lives of all 25 people wey dey inside the plane.

According to statement wey presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, release, the President send condolence message to families of the victims, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and all officers and personnel of the Nigerian Air Force.

The aircraft, wey dey travel from Benin to Lagos for routine mission, crash on Monday for Igbokoda area of Ondo State.

Tinubu describe the incident as painful loss for both the Armed Forces and Nigeria as a whole.

According to am, Nigerian Air Force personnel dey risk their lives every day to protect the country, and their sacrifice no go ever be forgotten.

The President also say he don direct the Nigerian Air Force make dem begin full investigation immediately to uncover the cause of the crash and stop similar incidents from happening again.

He praise the Air Force, rescue teams and Ondo State Government for their quick response after the accident.

Meanwhile, Nigerian Air Force don confirm say no survivor don dey found from the crash site.

NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, say the aircraft carry 25 people, made up of five crew members and 20 passengers.

According to the Air Force, search and rescue operation start immediately after the crash, but all efforts confirm say nobody survive the accident.

The military authority say investigation into the cause of the crash don begin.

The tragedy don throw families, friends and colleagues of the victims into mourning as Nigerians continue to react to the sad incident.

See the full list of crew and passengers below:

CREW

  1. Squadron Leader MI Aburime (Flight Captain)
  2. Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje (Co-pilot)
  3. Flight Lieutenant IS Bako (Co-pilot)
  4. Warrant Officer Abubakar A (Aircraft Technician)
  5. Corporal Uguru HC (Aircraft Technician)

PASSENGERS

Gideon Omotola

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


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