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By Stella Joshua
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has offered technical support to ongoing search and rescue efforts following the crash of a Nigeria Air Force aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State.
The aircraft, with tail number NGR931, reportedly had about 32 people on board.
In a statement by it's Director General, NCAA expressed deep concern and sadness over the incident, extending its thoughts and prayers to the Nigeria Air Force personnel, occupants of the aircraft, their families and others affected by the crash.
The Authority clarified that military aviation operations fall outside its regulatory and operational mandate.
Despite this, the NCAA said it was prepared to support the national response by providing any technical expertise and assistance required for the ongoing search and rescue operations.
It added that it was closely monitoring developments and would continue to work with relevant authorities and agencies in accordance with established national emergency response protocols.
The NCAA expressed solidarity with the Nigeria Air Force and all those affected by the incident, while hoping that the ongoing rescue efforts would result in the safe recovery of those on board.