NAF crash: Ondo community demands urgent cleanup following offensive stench, spill

Following the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on October 5, 2026, an Ondo community has demanded an urgent cleanup due to an offensive stench from the remains and aviation fuel spillage in the river, according to Punch.

Daily Post Nigeria reports that the Nigerian Air Force has intensified search and recovery operations and convened a 12-member specialist Aircraft Accident Investigation Board to determine the cause of the accident. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame stated that the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed sustained recovery efforts and a comprehensive investigation.

Punch Nigeria reports that the House of Representatives has called for an independent investigation to complement the routine inquiry announced by the Nigerian Air Force. Lawmakers urged the Federal Government to ensure the timely release of funds for aircraft maintenance and spare parts, and requested that the Ministry of Defence conduct an audit of military aircraft. The House also called for posthumous commendations for the pilot and crew and appropriate compensation for the bereaved families.

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