The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 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.
The NAF disclosed this in a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame.
According to the statement, the aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred.
“Search and rescue operations, in coordination with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies, are currently ongoing,” the statement said.
The NAF said it remained committed to ensuring the success of the ongoing search and rescue efforts.
“Further details will be communicated in due course,” it added.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 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.
The NAF disclosed this in a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame.
According to the statement, the aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred.
“Search and rescue operations, in coordination with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies, are currently ongoing,” the statement said.
The NAF said it remained committed to ensuring the success of the ongoing search and rescue efforts.
“Further details will be communicated in due course,” it added.