A Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed during a routine mission. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday. A rescue operation is underway following the crash. Many passengers are feared dead, but no official report on the number of casualties has been released.

The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed the crash, which involved one of its helicopters. The Director of Public Relations and Information provided initial details of the incident.

Further information on the crash is expected to be released, and details can be found through other reports.