The [Nigerian Air Force](https://nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng/) said an aircraft crashed at Igbokoda in the [Ilaje Local Government Area](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilaje) of Ondo State on Monday while travelling from Benin to Lagos.
A statement issued by the force’s headquarters identified the aircraft as an [ATR‑42](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATR_42). The NAF immediately launched a search and rescue operation following the incident.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, explained that the plane was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred.
He added that rescue teams, in coordination with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies, are currently conducting search and rescue activities and that the force remains committed to the success of the operation.
The statement did not provide any details on injuries or fatalities.
The Nigerian Air Force operates two ATR‑42‑500MP maritime patrol and ISR aircraft, registered as NAF 930 and NAF 931, but it could not confirm which of the two was involved in the crash.