Swamp impedes NAF crash recovery, aircraft still submerged – Police give update

The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Felix Ohagwu, has described the rescue operation at the site of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crash as challenging.
According to Ohagwu, the aircraft remains deeply submerged in the swampy waters of Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Council Area, more than 24 hours after the incident, with the remains of the victims yet to be evacuated as of Tuesday morning.
The commissioner stated that the difficult terrain, characterised by creeks, mangroves, and murky waters, has impeded the search and recovery mission.
Ohagwu commended the efforts of the Officer Commanding the Forward Operating Base, FOB, the Marine Command, and the Division...