The Federal Government has confirmed the crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft in the Igbokoda axis of Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State. The aircraft, with tail number **NGR 931**, went down near a local Naval Base while en route on a flight between Benin and Lagos.

 

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, disclosed the details in an official statement following the incident.

 

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#### **Key Details of the Flight Disappearance & Crash**

 

* **Lost Contact:** Air traffic controllers lost radio communication with the aircraft around **9:13 a.m.**, prompting an immediate alert.

* **Crash Site Located:** Authorities were subsequently notified that the plane had crashed near the Igbokoda Naval Base, where search and rescue teams located the wreckage.

* **Onboard Details:** Initial briefings indicate there were **32 individuals on board**, comprising 25 passengers and seven crew members.

 

#### **Inter-Agency Coordination and Support**

 

While regulation and operational control of military aircraft fall outside the domain of the Ministry of Aviation and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Keyamo confirmed he reached out directly to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke.

 

The Aviation Ministry has pledged full cooperation, technical support, and resources to assist the Nigerian Air Force and emergency personnel in the ongoing search, rescue, and recovery operations at the site. Further updates are expected as authorities assess the situation.