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The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that an aircraft crashed near the Kaduna International Airport on Friday.<\/p>\n

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The force confirmed this in a statement by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Edward Gabkwet.<\/p>\n

It tweeted, \u201cAn air crash involving a @NigAirForce aircraft occurred this evening near the Kaduna International Airport. The immediate cause of the crash is still being ascertained. More details to follow soon.\u201d<\/p>

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It was earlier reported that at least eight persons died in the crash.<\/p>\n

It was also learnt that the Chief of Army Staff Attahiru Ibrahim, was among those that died in the crash.<\/p>\n

The ill-fated Beachcraft 350 aircraft crashed at the airport\u2019s runway about 6 pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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