- The aircraft departed Kaduna for Minna, the Niger state capital when the incident occurred
- it is immediately unclear whether there were casualties from the mishap
A Nigerian Air Force aircraft on Monday crashed en route to Niger State
The aircraft departed Kaduna for Minna, the Niger state capital when the incident occurred, PUNCH quoted a source as saying.
However, it is immediately unclear whether there were casualties from the mishap as other details about the incident still remain hazy as of the time of filing this report.
Also, the Nigerian Air Force has not made an official statement on the incident nor has the Air Force spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, spoken about.
Recall that on Tuesday, August 1, a South African-made propeller aircraft crashed in Lagos.
The incident occurred opposite AP fuel station, close to a branch of the United Bank for Africa in the Oba Akran area of the state capital.
According to the NEMA, the aircraft belongs to Airfirst Hospitality and Tour Ltd with Registration number – 5NCCQ.
However, no life was lost in the incident.