Seven persons have been killed after a military aircraft crashed a few yards off the runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja a few hours ago.
“First responders are at the scene. Sadly, all seven personnel on board died in the crash,” Ibikunle Daramole, Nigerian Air Force spokesman, said in a statement on Sunday.
AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT
This is to confirm that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure enroute Minna. First responders are at the scene. Sadly, all 7 personnel on board died in the crash
— Air Vice Marshal Ibikunle Daramola (@KunleDaramola3) February 21, 2021
The Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to Abuja airport after reporting engine failure en route Minna in Niger State.
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