Tragic Military Plane Crash in Nigeria Claims 32 Lives

WHO:

ABC News - The Nigerian Air Force was involved in the incident.

BBC News - President Bola Tinubu commented on the crash.

WHAT:

ABC News - A Nigerian Air Force plane carrying 25 people crashed with no survivors.

BBC News - The crash resulted in 32 fatalities.

WHERE:

ABC News - The crash occurred in southern Nigeria’s Ondo state.

WHY:

BBC News - President Bola Tinubu described the crash as a "painful moment" for the military and the entire nation.

HOW:

ABC News - The plane was carrying 25 people at the time of the crash.

(UPDATED October 6, 2026 12:01 UTC)

A Nigerian Air Force plane carrying 25 people crashed in Ondo state, southern Nigeria, resulting in no survivors and a tragic total of 32 fatalities. President Bola Tinubu described the incident as a "painful moment" for both the military and the nation. The Nigerian Air Force was involved in the response to this devastating event.