Nigeria mourns as 32 killed in military plane crash
Summary
A Nigerian military plane crashed in Ondo State, killing 32 people. President Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning and ordered an investigation into the accident.Key Facts
- The plane crashed near a naval base in Igbokoda, Ondo State.
- It was flying from Benin City to Lagos on a routine mission.
- There were 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board.
- The plane was an ATR-42 model, which can hold 30 to 50 people.
- President Tinubu ordered flags to fly at half-mast and expressed condolences.
- The Nigerian Air Force will investigate the cause of the crash.
- The names of the victims will be shared after their families are told.
- The Nigerian Air Force is crucial in fighting armed groups and insecurity in the country.
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