Akinwande Soji-Ojo
A XeJet Airlines plane veered off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) in Lagos, on Saturday.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed the incident in a statement.
The bureau said the aircraft, which departed Abuja, skidded off runway 18L on landing in Lagos, making a halt on “the grass verge.”
According to the agency, 52 passengers were on board aircraft, with the registration 5NBZZ.
The Airbus, according to NSIB, departed Abuja and landed in Lagos at 11.29am.
“NSIB confirms that an aircraft belonging to Xejet airlines skidded off the runway at the domestic wing of Murtala Muhammed Airport this morning. A go team has been deployed to the site of the incident.
“Fire and Rescue on ground to help in evacuation of the passengers,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has temporarily shut the 18/Left runway of the airport
The temporary closure of the runway by FAAN limits the airport to one single runway which is expected to lead to aircraft delays and landing.
