{
  "id": 12383623,
  "title": "Swamp impedes NAF crash recovery, aircraft still submerged – Police give update",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/swamp-impedes-naf-crash-recovery-aircraft-still-submerged-police-give",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T12:43:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/06/swamp-impedes-naf-crash-recovery-aircraft-still-submerged-police-give-update/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The rescue mission for the downed Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 plane in the swamp near Ondo State's Ilaje Local Council Area has proven to be a daunting task, according to Commissioner of Police Felix Ohagwu. As of Tuesday morning, more than 24 hours have passed since the crash, yet the aircraft remains deeply submerged, with the victims' remains yet to be recovered. The challenging terrain, marked by creeks, mangroves, and murky waters, has hindered the search and recovery efforts. Despite the difficulties, the Commissioner praised the unwavering dedication of the Officer Commanding the Forward Operating Base, the Marine Command, and the Divisional Police Officer of Igbokoda, who have remained at the scene since the incident on Monday morning. The recovery process is ongoing, and the commissioner expects additional technical support and heavy machinery to soon arrive, capable of extracting the aircraft from the water. He has also reached out to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other pertinent agencies, requesting larger equipment to aid in the extraction. The crash site, situated approximately 500 meters east of the Naval Base, is cordoned off by military personnel, with access strictly limited.",
  "summary": "The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Felix Ohagwu, has described the rescue operation at the site of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crash as challenging. According to Ohagwu, the aircraft remains deeply submerged in the swampy waters of Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Council Area, more than 24 hours after the incident, with […] Swamp impedes NAF crash recovery, aircraft still…",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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      }
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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."
}