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A military plane has just crashed near Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, amidst reports that there were no survivors.
Aviation minister Hadi Sirika confirmed the development in a short statement on Twitter Sunday afternoon.
“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.
The crashed Nigerian Air Force aircraft had the following on board:
Flt Lt Gazama
Flt Lt Piyo
Flg Offr Okpara
FS Olawumi
ACM Johnson
Sgt Oluka
All onboard have been confirmed dead.
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