BREAKING: Military Aircraft crashes in Abuja (Photos)

Daily Times gathered that the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has announced that a military aircraft King Air 350 has crashed on the runway in Abuja.

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He disclosed this in a tweet on Sunday, saying the accident appears fatal.

Wow plane crash in Abuja,close to the airport pic.twitter.com/bN6tFGWu1V

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He said, “A military aircraft King Air 350 has just crashed short of our Abuja runway after reporting engine failure enroute Minna.

It appears to be fatal. We should remain calm & wait for the outcome of investigation by the military, while we pray for the departed soul/souls if any.”