Disaster · Ondo State, Nigeria · October 6, 2026

Nigerian Air Force plane crash kills all 25 aboard

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 4, 8:00 PM ET

A Nigerian Air Force ATR 42-500 aircraft crashed in Ondo State, killing all 25 people on board. Some early reports had cited a higher number aboard.

Why it matters

The crash is a significant loss for Nigeria's military, which is stretched across multiple security operations.

Background

Nigeria's air force supports operations against insurgents and armed gangs across the country. The ATR 42 is a twin-turboprop aircraft used for transport and surveillance.

Sources

• DW ↗October 5, 2026

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