Five crew members were safely evacuated at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after an Allied Air cargo aircraft skidded off the runway.
In a statement signed by the director of public affairs and consumer protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN),Mrs. Obiageli Orah it was emphasised that at 10:05 AM on December 11, 2024, an Allied Air Cargo aircraft, with registration number 5N-JRT, skidded off Runway 22 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The five individuals on board were uninjured.
“They were safely evacuated and taken to the FAAN clinic for further checks.
“The Airport Emergency Response Team is currently at the scene, along with accident investigators.
“The runway is being cleared and is expected to reopen for operations as soon as possible.
“We would like to thank the aviation community and the general public for their understanding and patience.
“We also request that all speculation be put on hold until the preliminary report is released by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).”
