The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday said seven persons onboard
a Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft died when the jet crashed in Abuja.
The jet en route Minna in Niger State crashed close to the
runway of the Abuja airport after reporting engine failure.
In a statement, NAF Director of Public Relations and
Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said the Chief of the Air Staff,
Air Vice Marshal IO Amao, has ordered an immediate probe of the accident.
Daramola said, “This is to confirm that a Nigerian Air Force 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, Air Vice Marshal IO Amao, has
ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.
“While urging the general public to remain calm and await
the outcome of investigation, the CAS, on behalf of all NAF personnel,
commiserates with the families of the deceased.”
Meanwhile, many Nigerians on social media including former
Vice-President Atiku Abubakar have expressed condolences to the affected
families and the Nigerian military.
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