A cargo aircraft belonging to Allied Air has crash-landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja, on Wednesday, 11 December, 2024
The incident was as a result of the failure of one of the aircraft’s landing gears.
A Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, who made this disclosure a post on his X handle on Wednesday,11 December, 2024 stated that the cargo aircraft was carrying six crew members.
Makama, who explained that no casualties were recorded as the crew members were promptly evacuated, added that the crews are currently undergoing medical assessments at the 063 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) medical unit.
“Emergency responders acted swiftly to secure the crash site, cordoning off the area under the supervision of the Military Airport Commandant (MAC) and other relevant agencies.
“The incident has led to the temporary closure of the airport’s runway, resulting in significant delays to inbound and outbound flights. Passengers and airlines are advised to expect disruptions until further notice.
“Efforts are underway by airport authorities and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to remove the disabled aircraft and inspect the runway for potential damage. Officials are working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible.
“Further updates will be provided as investigations into the incident progress,” the security expert stated.
