Ondo air crash: Aiyedatiwa commends FG, residents for rescue efforts

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has praised the Federal Government, security forces and local residents for their contributions to the rescue operation following the crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft in the state. Aiyedatiwa disclosed this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, following a briefing by the Director of Search and Rescue at the National Emergency Management Agency.

The governor immediately mobilized state authorities after learning of the incident while in Abuja. He described the crash as a "national tragedy" and expressed condolences to the families of the victims, commending President Bola Tinubu for declaring three days of mourning. The crash site was described as a swampy area with shallow creeks, and local residents assisted in the operation using smaller boats to navigate the creeks.

Despite the challenging terrain, recovery efforts have continued, and no survivors have been found. Aiyedatiwa pledged continued support to all agencies involved in the operation.