{
  "id": 12346261,
  "title": "Ondo air crash: Reps Air Force committee chairman urges calm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ondo-air-crash-reps-air-force-committee-chairman-urges-calm-12346261",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T09:42:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ondo-air-crash-reps-air-force-committee-chairman-urges-calm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chairman of Nigeria's House of Representatives Committee on Air Force, Kabiru Alhassan, has called for calm following the reported crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft in Ondo State. Alhassan expressed deep sorrow over the incident, which involved 32 passengers and crew members. The status of those on board remains unknown as rescue operations are ongoing. Alhassan thanked the Nigerian Air Force, security agencies, and emergency responders for their swift response, urging Nigerians to maintain faith while rescue efforts continue. He also warned against the spread of unverified information, stating that authorities are still investigating the incident. The crash occurred shortly after take-off from Benin City, heading towards Lagos, and disappeared from radar before crashing into a swamp in Ondo State.",
  "summary": "The Chairman of the House of Reps Committee on Air Force has urged Nigerians to remain calm following the crash of a NAF aircraft in Ondo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-air-crash-reps-air-force-committee-chairman-urges-calm/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ondo air crash: Reps Air Force committee chairman urges calm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ondo-air-crash-reps-air-force-committee-chairman-urges-calm",
        "published": "2026-10-06T09:30:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Nigerian Air Force says plane carrying 25 crashed with no survivors in southern Ondo state",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/nigerian-air-force-says-plane-carrying-25-crashed-with-no-survivors",
        "published": "2026-10-06T09:44:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}