Nigerian airline Air Peace has confirmed a bird strike that forced its aircraft en route to Lagos to abort takeoff from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
The incident which occurred on Thursday, November 14 on caused panic among passengers.
Taking to social media, Human rights lawyer Inihebe Effiong, who was onboard, described his experience: Punch reports.
He said:
Air Peace issued a statement signed by Ejike Ndiulo, the Head of Corporate Communications, confirming the bird strike as the cause of the incident.
The statement reads:
When an X user asked further on the meaning of bird strike, Air Peace added:
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that a primary Italian carrier, Neos Airlines, has begun direct flight services from Milan to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
The airline, which landed at Lagos airport last week with dignitaries from both countries, promised to entrench safety and timelines in its operations.
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, expressed joy with the commencement of the flight.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
