IGBOKODA, ONDO STATE — The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed a specialised technical team to the scene of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crash near Igbokoda in Ondo State.
The deployment is part of ongoing multi-agency search, rescue and recovery operations following the aircraft incident.
NEMA Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, directed the agency’s Director of Search and Rescue, Air Commodore Bature Usman, to lead the technical team to the crash site and strengthen the emergency response operations.
The development was confirmed in an official statement issued by NEMA’s Press Unit on Tuesday.
Reacting to the incident, Umar expressed deep sadness over the tragedy and extended her condolences to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the Nigerian Air Force and the families of the personnel involved.
She described the incident as a profound tragedy and acknowledged the sacrifices made by Nigerian Air Force personnel in the service and defence of the nation.
Emergency responders and technical personnel remain at the scene as search and recovery operations continue.
Further information on the circumstances surrounding the crash and the status of those involved is expected from the relevant authorities as operations and assessments continue.
📸 Photos: NEMA / Emergency Response Team
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