Military Aircraft Crashes in Nigeria

A Nigerian military King Air 350 aircraft has crashed in Abuja. The information was shared on Twitter by Nigeria's Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika.

The aircraft went down following reports of engine failure. "It seems we have casualties, but we must remain calm and await the results of the investigation," the minister stated.

According to the local Daily Post, citing eyewitnesses, those onboard have reportedly died. It is important to note that such aircraft have a capacity for 9 passengers (there may be up to 11 seats in the cabin, depending on the aviation regulations of the country).