Nigerian military aircraft crashes, killing 32

· Security · Nigeria

A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed, killing 32 people, according to Nigerian authorities. The plane was on a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos when air traffic controllers lost contact with it. The crash is one of Nigeria's deadliest military aviation accidents in recent years. An investigation into the cause is expected.

Why it matters：The crash is a major loss for Nigeria's military amid its campaigns against insurgencies, and raises questions about air-safety standards.

Key points

  • A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 crashed, killing 32.
  • The plane flew from Benin City to Lagos on a routine mission.
  • Controllers lost contact before the crash.

Sources (original reporting)

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