The pilot of the Nigerian Air Force Intelligence Reconnaissance
Aircraft which crashed in Abuja, on Sunday, complained of engine failure barely
moments after takeoff.
A source at the control tower revealed this on the strict condition of anonymity.
The official said there been regular flights from Abuja to
Minna since the abduction of the Kangara students last week.
The source said, “The aircraft was on its way to Minna. Moments after, on getting to Bassa Local Government Area, he informed the control tower that he had experienced an engine failure.
“He was advised to
return to the Abuja airport immediately but it crash-landed.”
When asked if the identities of those on board had been
ascertained, the official said they were in the process of doing so.
“There have been frequent flights to Niger State since the
abduction of the schoolkids. Last week some ministers also flew. Soon, we will
know their identities,” he said.
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, also confirmed this
in a tweet.
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