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Nigeria air force lowers plane crash toll to 25, civilians among victims

The Nigerian Air Force reported that its plane crash had 25 fatalities, with no survivors found. This incident occurred during a routine mission from Benin city to Lagos and affected several civilian family members. President Bola Tinubu declared a three-day mourning period for the victims. Investigations have been ordered by military officials into the tragic event. It marks one of Nigeria's deadliest air disasters in recent history.

6 Oct 2026 4:37 pm