A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure enroute Minna.
A statement issued by the force revealed that all 7 personnel on board died in the crash.
It also noted that the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.
While urging the general public to remain calm and await the outcome of investigation, the CAS, on behalf of all NAF personnel, commiserated with the families of the deceased.