Many Feared Dead As Military Aircraft Crashes In Abuja

Posted by Tolulope Ogugua Breaking News, Featured, Latest Headlines, National News, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Sunday, February 21st, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Military Aircraft king 350 has just crashed in Abuja runaway after reporting engine failure.

Six persons were reportedly aboard the ill fated aircraft which is on its way to Minna, Niger state.

The incident was also confirmed by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika who identified the military aircraft as King Air 350.

He disclosed this in a tweet, saying, “A military aircraft King Air 350 has just crashed short of our Abuja runway after reporting engine failure enroute Minna.

It appears to be fatal. We should remain calm & wait for the outcome of investigation by the military, while we pray for the departed soul/souls if any.”