{
  "id": 12212760,
  "title": "Nigeria: Military plane crashes with 32 aboard",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/nigeria-military-plane-crashes-with-32-aboard",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T19:22:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/nigeria-military-plane-crashes-with-32-aboard"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A military aircraft carrying 32 people crashed in Nigeria's southwest Ondo state, prompting a search-and-rescue operation. The wreckage was discovered near the naval base in Igbokoda. The plane vanished while en route from Benin to Lagos. Initial reports indicated 25 passengers and seven crew members were on board. Air traffic control lost contact with the aircraft at 09:13 local time. The Nigerian air force stated the plane was an ATR-42 on a routine flight to Lagos. Rescue teams are currently on the scene. The Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, has offered full cooperation and assistance in the rescue operation following a conversation with Nigeria's Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke. President Bola Tinubu conveyed profound sadness and ordered a thorough investigation into the crash cause to prevent future incidents.",
  "summary": "Nigeria has launched a search-and-rescue operation after a military aircraft carrying 32 people crashed in Ondo state in the country’s southwest. The wreckage of the aircraft has been located near the naval base in Igbokoda, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said on Monday. The plane disappeared while flying from Benin to Lagos. “The wreckage has been […]",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Nigeria launches rescue after military aircraft crashes with 32 aboard",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/nigeria-launches-rescue-after-military-aircraft-crashes-with-32-aboard",
        "published": "2026-10-05T21:56:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Military plane crash kills 32 in Nigeria",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/military-plane-crash-kills-32-in-nigeria",
        "published": "2026-10-05T23:37:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Military plane crash kills 32 in Nigeria",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/military-plane-crash-kills-32-in-nigeria",
        "published": "2026-10-06T00:49:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}