Seven killed as Air Force plane crashes in Abuja

Seven persons have died as a result of injuries sustained when Nigerian Air Force, a B350 aircraft marked NAF201 crashed on the final approach into Abuja airport.According to the Aviation Minister, Mr. Hadi Sirika, the ill-fated aircraft departed Abuja at 10:33UTC for Niger State with six persons on board including two crew members.

The aircraft reported engine failure at time 10:39 and diverted back to Abuja, but crashed landed on the final approach path of Abuja Runway 22 at time 10:48UTC.

Fire service officials have been drafted to the scene of the accident.

The military authorities have however began investigation into the cause of the accident.