Senate Raises Alarm Over Reported Air Force Crash in Ondo, 32 Feared Dead

The Senate has expressed concern over a reported Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, with 32 people feared dead.

The incident was reportedly raised during plenary by Senator Osita Ngwu, representing Enugu West Senatorial District, under Orders 41 and 51 of the Senate Standing Rules.

According to the information presented to the chamber, the aircraft, identified as an ATR 42 with registration number NGR0931, was said to have been on a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos when the incident occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026.

The report indicated that the aircraft had 25 passengers and seven crew members on board, bringing the total number of people feared dead to 32.

Following the presentation, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau sought the chamber’s approval to treat the matter as one of urgent national importance. The lawmakers supported the request.

The Senate’s reaction underscores the concern surrounding the reported incident and its potential impact on the affected families and the Nigerian Air Force.

However, the circumstances surrounding the reported crash, including the aircraft’s mission, the number of people on board and the casualty figure, require official confirmation from the Nigerian Air Force.