The Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, November 6, 2026.
According to the statement, technical teams from the NAF and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed that the recovered voice recorder was intact.
The Air Force also disclosed that parts of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR), commonly known as the black box, had been retrieved, while efforts were ongoing to locate and recover the remaining components.
Additional aircraft wreckage, engine components and human remains were also recovered from the crash site.
The statement noted that recovery operations were continuing despite the challenging swamp terrain, with teams working to retrieve outstanding components and facilitate the necessary technical examinations.
It added that the investigation was being conducted with due diligence to ensure comprehensive and evidence-based findings.
The NAF further disclosed that the recovery exercise involved careful handling of human remains, with its Directorate of Identification and Classification (DIC) undertaking the necessary procedures to ensure proper identification.
The Air Force also said it had maintained contact with the victims' families, acknowledging their need for information and support.
It added that engagements with relevant authorities over environmental concerns raised by the host community remained part of the broader response to the crash.
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