By A military plane has just crashed near Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
According to reports, there were no survivors from the crash.
This development was confirmed on Sunday by the Aviation minister Hadi Sirika via a short statement on Twitter.
“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.
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.🇳🇬🤲🏽😩
— Hadi Abubakar Sirika (@hadisirika) February 21, 2021
