The said Air Force plane, a Beechcraft KingAir B350i crashed while returning to Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure en-route Minna, the Niger State capital.

Confirming the incident in a series of tweets the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Ibikunle Daramola said, “This is to confirm that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure enroute Minna. First responders are at the scene. Sadly, all 7 personnel on board died in the crash.

“The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident. While urging the general public to remain calm & await the outcome of investigation, the CAS, on behalf of all NAF personnel, commiserates with the families of the deceased.

The NAF spokesman further stated that the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) urged the general public to remain calm and await the outcome of the investigation.