{
  "id": 13157838,
  "title": "Ex-DSS Director reveals why military planes keep crashing in Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ex-dss-director-reveals-why-military-planes-keep-crashing-in-nigeria",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T16:10:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/09/ex-dss-director-reveals-why-military-planes-keep-crashing-in-nigeria/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Director of the Department of State Services, Mike Ejiofor, has identified the reasons behind the frequent military aircraft crashes in Nigeria during an interview on Arise Television. Ejiofor expressed his concern over the recurring issue of aircraft crashes and emphasized the urgent need for improved maintenance standards within the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). He pointed out that the root cause of the problem lies in a broader lack of maintenance culture across the Nigerian society. Ejiofor suggested that conducting internal audits could help ensure the airworthiness of aircraft and provide proper training to personnel. This remark follows a recent NAF plane crash in Ondo State that resulted in several fatalities. Ejiofor stated that the recent crash is just one of many, and it is necessary to conduct internal auditing of both the aircraft and personnel to prevent further loss of lives, equipment, and materials. He called for proactive measures from the government to address the issue. Ejiofor also urged the NAF authorities to critically examine their own practices and determine whether the crashes are due to a lack of maintenance or inadequate training.",
  "summary": "Former Director of the Department of State Services, DSS, has identified factors behind the frequent military aircraft crashes in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Mike Ejiofor lamented the recurring issue of aircraft crashes and the urgent need for improved maintenance standards within the Nigerian Air Force. He stressed that the incident […] Ex-DSS Director…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}