# Military aircraft carrying 32 crashes in southern Nigeria

https://mins.news/en/item/86561

- DW, 2026-10-05 14:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/military-aircraft-with-32-people-onboard-crashes-in-southern-nigeria/a-79552403?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> A Nigerian military ATR-42 carrying 25 passengers and seven crew crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo state while on a routine mission to Lagos, authorities said. The Nigerian Air Force launched a search-and-rescue operation, but the condition of those aboard, any casualties and the extent of damage remain unknown.

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