[Update] Military Aircraft Crashed: All Seven Passengers Onboard Died

The Seven passengers on board the military aircraft ‘KingAir 350’ has reportedly died.

A statement by the director of public relations of the airforce confirmed.

The military aircraft had reportedly crashed enroute Minna on Sunday.

The statement obtained by Akewusolaf read:

AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT

This is to confirm that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure enroute Minna. First responders are at the scene. Sadly, all 7 personnel on board died in the crash.

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), @CAS_IOAmao, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident. While urging the general public to remain calm & await the outcome of investigation, the CAS, on behalf of all NAF personnel, commiserates with the families of the deceased.