The tragedy was averted when a private jet conveying the minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, and others crash-landed at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Friday night, November 3, 2023.
The HS25 aircraft departed Abuja Airport for Ibadan, at about 6:41 pm and crash-landed into the bush during an effort to land at about 7:21 pm 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, safely evacuated.
The source added that the aircraft was substantially damaged.
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