The Nigerian military has commenced an underwater search operation using side-scan sonar equipment to locate the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.
The deployment of the sonar technology is part of ongoing efforts to locate and recover the aircraft following the crash in the waters around Igbokoda.
Side-scan sonar is an underwater detection technology that uses sound waves to create images of objects and features on the seabed, making it useful for locating aircraft wreckage and other submerged objects in areas where visibility may be limited.
Military personnel and other relevant agencies are taking part in the search operation, with the sonar equipment being used to scan the underwater area where the aircraft is believed to have gone down.
The crash has triggered a major search and recovery effort as authorities continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and locate the aircraft wreckage.
Further details on the search operation and recovery efforts are expected from the Nigerian military and other authorities as the operation progresses.
