The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that one of its aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State early Monday.
According to the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the aircraft was conducting a routine mission when the incident occurred. He added that a rescue operation was underway.
Reports indicate that several people aboard the aircraft may have died, although the NAF has not released an official casualty figure.
Further details are expected as rescue and investigation efforts continue.