A jet report to belong to the Nigerian Airforce has crashed in a bush outside of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Eyewitnesses say that the pilot carefully flew the jet into the bush as he was seen struggling to avoid a residential area.

It crash-landed in the bush killing him and all passengers on board. Men of the Federal Fire Service arrived quickly and are battling the inferno.

Reports say that there are no survivors as all 6 persons on board are confirmed dead.

Giving an update on the incident, Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika@hadisirika· said that “A military aircraft King Air 350 has just crashed short of our Abuja runway after reporting engine failure enroute Minna. It appears to be fatal.

“We should remain calm & wait for the outcome of investigation by the military, while we pray for the departed soul/souls if any”

Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media Bashir Ahmad, giving an update on the jet crash said that, “The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the unfortunate crash of its Beechcraft KingAir B350i Aircraft while returning to Abuja Airport after developing an engine failure en-route Minna.

“Sadly, all seven personnel on board died in the crash. May their soul Rest In Peace.”

Sadeeq Kitoss “If you understand hausa, you’ll understand how the guy was saying it nearly crashed in a place full of people. The pilot must have tried his best to avoid that. May their souls rests in peace, Ameen”

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