Military aircraft crashes in southern Nigeria
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Nigerian Air Force
Ondo state, Nigeria
October 5, 2026
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A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed in Ondo state while en route to Lagos. The flight was carrying 25 passengers and 7 crew members. Search and rescue operations are underway; casualties remain unconfirmed.
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