Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed sadness over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Governor Aiyedatiwa sympathised with the Nigerian Air Force and the families of those on board, while praying for their safety.
The Governor directed the State Emergency Management Agency, Ministry of Health and relevant security agencies to provide full logistical and human support for the ongoing search and rescue operations.
He also ordered that the crash site be secured and cordoned off to allow emergency responders to work effectively.
Governor Aiyedatiwa urged residents to remain calm, cooperate with rescue agencies and avoid spreading unverified information.
The aircraft, an ATR-42 with tail number NGR 931, was reportedly on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when it crashed in a swampy area opposite the Naval Base in Igbokoda.
