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Navy, Marine Police Begin Search For Bodies Of Victims, Crashed Aircraft Wreckage
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk OpeOluwani Akintayo , as published by Channels Television
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The crash occurred when a Nigerian Air Force plane went down, it was carrying 25 people, including 20 passengers and five crew members. The Nigerian Navy and Marine Police are involved in the search.
A search is underway for bodies and wreckage after a plane crash. The Nigerian Navy and Marine Police are involved in the search. The crash occurred when a Nigerian Air Force plane went down, it was carrying 25 people, including 20 passengers and five crew members.
The plane crashed in a swampy area, and according to the Commissioner of Police, there were no survivors. The Commissioner of Police led a team to assess the situation and expressed dismay at the incident.
Further details about the crash are available, including the time and location of the incident, as well as the response from authorities.
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Category: safety Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Channels Television Reading time: 1 min
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