Private jet conveying Nigeria’s Minister, aides crash-lands in Ibadan

By OUR REPORTER

A private jet conveying the Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, crash-landed at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State, Southwestern Nigeria on Friday night, a media reports said.

The DEFENDER reports that the HS25 aircraft operated by Flint Aero, also had some of the Minister’s aides onboard.

According to report, the aircraft departed Abuja Airport for Ibadan, the Oyo State capital at about 6:41pm and crash-landed into the bush during an effort to land at about 7:21pm close to the airport runway in Ibadan.

A source said the pilot of the aircraft was cleared for landing before the incident, adding that all persons on board and crew members were, however, evacuated safely.

The source added that the aircraft was substantially damaged.