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The Nigerian Air Force said the aircraft crashed while returning to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after reporting engine failure en-route Minna where it was scheduled to conduct surveillance mission over Niger State and its environs to secure the release of the students and staff abducted last week from the Government Science College Kagara, Niger State.
NAF spokesperson, Ibikunle Daramola, in a statement, said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao, had ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.
“Sadly, all 7 personnel on board died in the crash. While urging the general public to remain calm and await the outcome of the investigation, the CAS, on behalf of all NAF personnel, commiserates with the families of the deceased,” he said.
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The NAF Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft had crashed while returning to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after reporting an engine failure en route to Minna.
The NAF Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft had crashed while returning to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after reporting an engine failure en route to Minna.