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A Nigerian military plane flying from Benin City to Lagos crashed on Monday, killing all 32 people on board. President Bola Tinubu confirmed there were no survivors, offered condolences and ordered an immediate investigation.
The aircraft flying from Benin City to Lagos when it crashed on Monday. (Reuters photos)
Oct 6, 2026 07:34 IST
At least 32 people were killed after a Nigerian military plane flying from Benin City to Lagos crashed on Monday. President Bola Tinubu, confirming that there were no survivors, directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately launch a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash.
The 32 victims comprised 25 passengers and seven crew members.
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