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The Digest:

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.

Key Points:
  • 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