A cargo aircraft operated by Allied Air crash-landed on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, following the failure of one of its landing gears.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counterterrorism and insurgency expert, the aircraft was carrying six crew members at the time of the incident. No casualties were reported, as all crew members were safely evacuated and are currently undergoing medical assessments at the 063 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) medical unit.
Emergency responders swiftly secured the crash site, with the area cordoned off under the supervision of the Military Airport Commandant and other relevant agencies.
The incident has resulted in the temporary closure of the airport’s runway, causing significant delays for inbound and outbound flights. Airport authorities and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) are working to remove the aircraft and inspect the runway for potential damage to restore normal operations.
Passengers and airlines have been advised to anticipate disruptions until further notice.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
