NAF ATR 42 Aircraft Reportedly Crashes Near Igbokoda, 25 Feared Dead
A Nigerian Air Force ATR 42-500 maritime patrol and transport aircraft, registered NAF931, reportedly crashed on October 5, 2026, near Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The aircraft was said to have been carrying 25 people, including five crew members and 20 passengers. Reports indicate that it lost radar and radio contact at about 9:13 a.m. before going down in a swampy, mangrove-covered area. The difficult riverine terrain reportedly delayed search-and-rescue access. Some details of the aircraft’s route remain inconsistent in the available reports and require official confirmation. May the victims rest in peace.
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