ONDO AIR CRASH: NAF PLANE VANISHED FROM RADAR SHORTLY AFTER TAKE-OFF

Nigerian Air Force confirms aircraft disappeared from radar screens minutes after departing a regional base, triggering intensive search and rescue operations

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that one of its operational aircraft vanished from radar screens shortly after taking off from an air base in Ondo State.

According to preliminary military briefings, the aircraft lost communication with air traffic control minutes into its routine flight, prompting immediate emergency activation protocols.

Search and rescue teams, working in close coordination with local emergency management agencies and ground security units, have been deployed to comb the suspected crash corridor.

Military authorities have urged members of the public living near the flight path to remain calm and report any unusual sightings or debris to security operatives to aid the ongoing search operation.

The Air Force stated that a comprehensive board of inquiry will be constituted immediately to ascertain the exact cause of the incident once preliminary rescue operations are concluded.

Further updates regarding the status of the aircraft and crew members will be communicated to the public as official information becomes available.