# Nigerian Military Plane Crash

> Nigerian military aircraft crashes in southern Nigeria, killing all 25 on board.
- Title: Nigerian Military Plane Crash · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Nigerian military aircraft crashes in southern Nigeria, killing all 25 on board.
- Keywords: nigerian air force, nigerian military, military aircraft crash, southern nigeria, nigerian president, bola tinubu, ondo state, lagos, atr-42, search and rescue, news, world
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/military-aircraft-with-32-people-onboard-crashes-in-southern-nigeria/a-79552403?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: nigerian air force, nigerian military, military aircraft crash, southern nigeria, nigerian president, bola tinubu, ondo state, lagos, atr-42, search and rescue, news, world
## Crash Update
Nigerian authorities revised the death toll from a military aircraft crash in southern Nigeria to 25, down from 32 initially reported.
## Aircraft Details
The aircraft, an ATR-42, had five crew members and 20 passengers on board.
## Crash Location
The plane crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo state during a routine mission to Lagos.
## Radar Disappearance
The aircraft disappeared from radar at around 9 a.m. local time and was found halfway to Lagos.
## Wreckage Found
Wreckage was located near a naval base with body parts and clothing found by locals.
## President's Condolences
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu extended his deepest condolences to the deceased's loved ones.
## Key takeaway

Nigerian military aircraft crashes in southern Nigeria, killing all 25 on board.