A Flybird-operated private jet crash-landed at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Sunday morning, with all 11 passengers and crew members safely evacuated and no fatalities reported.
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The aircraft, flying from Abuja, landed around 9:30 a.m. with 8 passengers and 3 crew members.
Eyewitnesses reported a swift and safe evacuation with no serious injuries or deaths.
Emergency responders and airport authorities secured the scene promptly after the incident.
The cause of the crash-landing remains under investigation as details continue to emerge.
The incident adds to recent security and emergency concerns in Kano State.
Flybird, the operator, has not yet released an official statement on the incident.
Authorities are expected to provide further updates on the condition of the aircraft and passengers.
While the outcome was fortunate, the event is a stark reminder of how swiftly normalcy can be disrupted, revealing the thin margin between routine travel and crisis.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, eyewitness accounts