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By: Okosun Dennis<\/p>\n

The nation was thrown into mourning on Sunday as a Nigerian Airforce plane crashed close to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja killing seven on board.<\/p>\n

The Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Vice Marshall Ibikunle Daramola who confirmed the crash in his twitter handle on Sunday afternoon said “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.<\/p>\n

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“First responders are at the scene. Sadly, all seven personnel on board died in the crash.”<\/p>

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He added that the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshall Amao has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident. While urging the general public to remain calm and await the outcome of investigation.<\/p>\n

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The CAS, on behalf of all NAF personnel, commiserates with the families of the deceased.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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