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BREAKING: Military Aircraft Crashes On Runway In Abuja

A military aircraft has crashed a few yards off the runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja. 

In a tweet on Sunday, Hadi Sirika, the minister of aviation confirmed the incident.

The minister tweeted: “A military aircraft King Air 350 has just crashed short of our Abuja runway after reporting engine failure en-route Minna.

“It appears to be fatal. We should remain calm & wait for the outcome of an investigation by the military, while we pray for the departed soul/souls if any.”

Details later…

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