On Wednesday, specialist divers from the [Nigerian Navy](https://www.navy.mil.ng) and the [Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau](https://www.nsib.gov.ng) joined forces with the [Nigerian Air Force](https://www.airforce.mil.ng) to extend underwater search and recovery operations at the site of the ATR 42‑500 crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The multi‑agency teams worked around the clock, employing hydrographic surveys and satellite‑based search‑and‑rescue imagery to pinpoint debris.
In addition to sonar mapping, crews carried out mud excavation and pumped excess water from the wreck area to improve access for divers. These efforts have already yielded further aircraft components, which are being documented and preserved to aid the ongoing investigation.
The recovered parts will be catalogued as evidence, while divers remain on site to locate any remaining material that could shed light on the cause of the accident.
**What measures are supporting the recovery?**
- Continuous day‑and‑night deployment of navy and NSIB divers.
- Use of hydrographic surveys to map the seabed.
- Satellite imagery to guide search patterns.
- Mud removal and water pumping to clear the wreckage zone.
The coordinated operation underscores the commitment of Nigeria’s defence and safety agencies to fully investigate the tragedy and prevent future incidents.