{
  "id": 12212396,
  "title": "Tinubu Orders Probe of Military Plane Crash, Mourns Victims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/tinubu-orders-probe-of-military-plane-crash-mourns-victims",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T18:29:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/05/tinubu-orders-probe-of-military-plane-crash-mourns-victims/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation into the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 jet crash that occurred near a naval base in Ondo State, according to a release by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The crash, which happened during a routine mission from Benin to Lagos, has resulted in the loss of 25 passengers and seven crew members. Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Air Force for initiating an immediate Search and Rescue operation and expressed his condolences to the families of the victims. He also assured the Air Force of his administration's continued support in its role in securing the nation, acknowledging the sacrifices made by the Air Force personnel.",
  "summary": "Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 jet that crashed near a naval base in Igbokoda area of",
  "key_points": [],
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    "outlets": 5,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Tinubu orders probe into NAF aircraft crash in Ondo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/tinubu-orders-probe-into-naf-aircraft-crash-in-ondo",
        "published": "2026-10-05T18:58:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Tinubu orders probe into Ondo military Air Force crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/tinubu-orders-probe-into-ondo-military-air-force-crash",
        "published": "2026-10-05T19:14:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Military Aircraft Crash: Tinubu declares three-day mourning, says victims to be named",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/military-aircraft-crash-tinubu-declares-three-day-mourning-says",
        "published": "2026-10-05T20:47:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Tinubu declares 3-Day mourning for victims of Ondo air crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/tinubu-declares-3-day-mourning-for-victims-of-ondo-air-crash",
        "published": "2026-10-05T21:49:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}