Nigerian Military Aircraft With 32 Onboard Crashes, Rescue Ops Underway
The aircraft was on a routine mission to Nigeria's economic hub of Lagos when it crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo state, Nigeria's Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said in a statement.
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- A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 32 people on board
- The plane was on a routine mission to Lagos when it crashed in Ondo state's Igbokoda
- Nigerian Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo confirmed the crash and ongoing rescue efforts
What is known about the cause of the crash?
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A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said.
The aircraft was on a routine mission to Nigeria's economic hub of Lagos when it crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo state, Nigeria's Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said in a statement.
It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties, or to what extent the aircraft was damaged.
The Nigerian Air Force identified the aircraft as an ATR-42, and said that an immediate search and rescue operation was launched.
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