NGF mourns victims of Ondo aircraft crash

The Nigeria Governors' Forum has expressed grief over a tragic aircraft crash in Ondo State. According to Punch Nigeria, 25 people were killed in the crash.

The crash involved a Nigerian Air Force aircraft that went down near Igbokoda in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Punch reports that 32 people died, comprising 25 passengers and seven crew members.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the crash. The President also declared a three-day national mourning and directed that flags be flown at half-mast in honour of those who died.

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