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Oct 16, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET
Families await answers after Nigerian Air Force crash
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Families of the 25 people killed in a Nigerian Air Force plane crash say they are still waiting for information as military teams search for wreckage and human remains. President Bola Tinubu ordered an investigation into the October 5 crash; the Air Force said the aircraft lost radar contact during a routine flight from Benin City to Lagos.
WHO: Families of the crash victims
WHAT: Families said they were still waiting for answers about the crash and recovery efforts.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Nigeria
WHY: The families are seeking information about what caused the crash, whether remains have been identified and how recovery efforts are progressing.
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