A mid-day tragedy involving an air force jet shook the Federal Capital City of Abuja on Sunday, leaving no fewer than six persons dead.
According to officials of the Federal Ministry of Aviation, the Boeing 350 jet had reported engine failure at about 10.39am before the crash.
The incident was also confirmed by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika who identified the military aircraft as King Air 350.
He disclosed this in a tweet, saying, “A military aircraft King Air 350 has just crashed short of our Abuja runway after reporting engine failure enroute Minna. It appears to be fatal. We should remain calm and wait for the outcome of investigation by the military, while we pray for the departed soul(s) if any.”
