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The Nigerian Air Force has promised to work with environmental and health agencies to address worries raised by residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, following a recent aircraft crash that left an offensive odor in the area.
Specialist divers from the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau continued underwater recovery work on Wednesday, retrieving additional components from the NAF ATR 42‑500 wreckage in Igbokoda, Ondo State.
The Nigerian Air Force has established a 12‑member Aircraft Accident Investigation Board to examine the fatal ATR‑42 crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State on 5 October 2026. The board will assess technical and operational causes and advise on safety measures, while the service supports affected families.
An ATR‑42 operated by the Nigerian Air Force crashed into a swampy area close to the Igbokoda naval base on Monday, killing all 32 people on board. Residents described hearing a loud blast and seeing wreckage scattered in the water, while authorities launched a search‑and‑rescue operation.