Nigeria: At least seven dead in Military Plane crash near Abuja airport runway
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People and rescuers gather at the site where a Nigerian air force plane crashed while approaching the Abuja airport runway, according to the aviation minister, in Abuja, Nigeria February 21, 2021. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde
On Sunday 21 February 2021, Air Vice Marshal Ibikunle Daramola confirmed on his twitter page that its military plane has been involved in a crash on approach to Abuja Airport. All the seven (7) persons on board died in the crash according his statement. It is reported that the plane had engine fairlure enroute Minna.
The statement from Air Vice Marshal Ibikunle Daramola read as follows, “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”
In his twitter page, the Air Vice Marshal also said that “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 and await the outcome of investigation, the CAS, on behalf of all NAF personnel, commiserates with the families of the deceased”
HRLRC extends heartfelt condolence to the deceased families
Berinyuy Cajetan is the founder and publisher of Human Rights and Legal Research Centre (HRLRC) since 2017. He has intensive experience in strategic communications for Civil Society Organizations, campaign and advocacy, and social issues. He has an intensive experiencing in human rights monitoring, documentation and reporting.
