Nigeria’s armed forces have launched a rescue operation after a military aircraft carrying 32 people crashed in Ondo state, officials said.
Emergency responders, including army, air‑force and local rescue units, were dispatched to the crash site shortly after the incident was reported. Teams are working to locate any survivors, retrieve the wreckage and provide medical assistance to those injured.
The aircraft, identified as a military transport plane, was on a routine flight when it went down. No official statement has yet confirmed the cause of the crash or the number of casualties, but the presence of 32 occupants underscores the scale of the emergency response.
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, relies heavily on military air transport to move personnel and equipment across its vast territory. While aviation accidents involving the armed forces are relatively uncommon, past incidents have prompted reviews of safety protocols.
Authorities have pledged a thorough investigation into the crash and have urged families of the passengers to remain patient as rescue and recovery efforts continue. Updates are expected as more information becomes available.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
