In a heart-pounding incident that unfolded on a Friday evening, a serving minister, whose identity is being kept confidential, narrowly dodged a potentially catastrophic event. The incident transpired as a privately owned aircraft skidded off course during its landing at the Ibadan Airport in the Alakia area of Oyo State’s capital.
The Nigerian Tribune has reported that during the aircraft’s descent, it veered off its designated path and ultimately ended up in the nearby bush. Miraculously, there was no loss of life, and no property sustained damage in the process.
In response to the emergency, various response teams quickly mobilized, including personnel from the State Fire Service, Federal Fire Services, and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria. Their prompt and coordinated actions effectively managed the situation, averting what could have been a major disaster.
The aircraft had departed from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, but specific details regarding the mishap have not been disclosed. Yemi Adeyimika, the General Manager of the State Fire Service, confirmed the incident and underscored the vital role played by multiple fire service teams in efficiently containing the situation, ensuring everyone’s safety.
