Ondo air crash: remains of 25 victims still not recovered, as NAF sets up a 12-member inquiry
Nine days after a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed at Igbokoda, in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, the remains of 25 victims had not been recovered, Punch reported. Leadership said residents and a monarch want the remains removed, citing a foul odour spreading across the community. Channels TV reported that NAF set up a 12-member board to investigate the crash. Premium Times reported the Senate moving to audit presidential and military aircraft. DailyDrop has not seen a cause of the crash or a recovery timetable.
A decomposing site raises a public health risk for a town as well as grief for families, and repeated crashes raise questions about fleet safety.
Residents near the site should follow health-agency advice; others should wait for the board's findings.
Families are waiting for remains and for answers. Watch for a recovery date and for the inquiry's first findings.
DailyDrop Nigeria edition No. 10 · Morning · WED., OCT. 14, 2026