A military aircraft has crashed while returning to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Reports say there were no survivors.
Aviation minister Hadi Sirika confirmed the development in a statement on Twitter Sunday afternoon.
“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,” the minister said.
Also, the Nigerian Air force said the plane was carrying seven persons.
Air Vice Marshall Ibikunle Daramola, spokesperson of the Air force said in a statement that “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.
“The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), @CAS_IOAmao, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident. While urging the general public to remain calm & await the outcome of investigation, the CAS, on behalf of all NAF personnel, commiserates with the families of the deceased’.
