Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- The House of Representatives has called for an independent investigation into the fatal Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash that claimed the lives of some military personnel.

It also called for a comprehensive audit of military aircraft and their maintenance systems.

The House made the call on Tuesday during plenary after Alhassan Usman (APC, Kano) moved an urgent motion on the incident, urging the federal government to strengthen aircraft maintenance, ensure adequate funding for the military and improve operational safety.

The motion followed the crash in Ondo State, which prompted search-and-rescue operations involving local divers and security agencies. No survivors were reported.

Mr Usman said the loss of militar...