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Technical problem, not weather, may have caused Ondo aircraft crash — Gov Aiyedatiwa
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Akinbayo Wahab , as published by Vanguard
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A search-and-rescue operation was launched after the incident. A Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed during a routine mission.
A Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed during a routine mission. The cause of the crash is still being determined, but a technical issue is suspected. A search-and-rescue operation was launched after the incident.
The aircraft was traveling from one location to another when it went down in a swampy area. Details about the crash are available from the source, including statements from Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Further information about the incident can be found through additional reporting, which includes an interview with the governor on a television program.
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Category: safety Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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