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NAF to investigate why patrol aircraft landed on belly

Chuks Oyema-Aziken

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has directed the immediate constitution of a Board of Inquiry to determine what caused it’s maritime patrol aircraft, a Cessna Citation CJ3 to land on its belly.

The incident happened on Monday as the aircraft lost its tyres on touch and go flight in Ilorin and had to carry out a controlled belly land at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore WAP Maigida, in a press release said there were no fatalities or injuries to any crew member and persons on the ground.‬

The press release solicited the understanding and support of the general public as NAF strives to ensure the security of Nigeria and Nigerians.‬

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