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Nigerian Military Plane Carrying 32 People Crashes, Prompting Rescue Operation

Nigerian military aircraft crashes in Ondo State with 32 aboard, launching a search-and-rescue operation as authorities assess the scene nearby.

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Nigerian Military Plane Carrying 32 People Crashes, Prompting Rescue Operation

A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 carrying 32 people crashed in Ondo State during a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos, officials said. The aircraft reportedly disappeared from radar before wreckage was located near a naval base in Igbokoda. Authorities said 25 passengers and seven crew members were aboard. Search-and-rescue teams, emergency agencies, and responders are working in the swampy area. Officials have not confirmed casualties or determined the cause, urging the public to rely on updates as operations continue.

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