Nigeria, Oct. 6 -- The Nigerian Air Force has expressed condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of the 25 people who died in the crash involving its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, described the incident as a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the nation.

He assured the bereaved families of the Service's full support during the difficult period.

NAF 931 had 25 people on board, comprising five crew members and 20 passengers. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred.

The Nigerian Air Force said search-and-rescue procedures were immediately activated in coordination with ...