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    Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Temporarily Shut After Cargo Plane Incident – Ravenewsonline

    Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport has been temporarily shut after an Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT skidded off Runway 22.

    Confirming the incident, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Obiageri Orah, said the incident occurred at 10:05 a.m. today, and that five people were on board the aircraft.

    She said all passengers were safely evacuated without injury.

    “The Airport Emergency Response Team is on 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).”

    The evacuees were taken to the FAAN clinic for medical checks as a precautionary measure.

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