Nigerian Air Force Plane Crashes, All Seven On Board Killed

Abuja, February 22 (TNA) A Nigerian military aircraft on Sunday crashed near the Abuja airport, killing all seven on board, an official said. The aircraft, which was a 'Beechcraft KingAir B350i' crashed near Abuja airport after reporting engine failure.

A spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force said no one survived the crash and that most of the plan was gutted after crashing. Nigeria's minister of aviation Sirika Hadi also confirmed the accident.

"We should remain calm and wait for the outcome of investigation by the military," Hadi said in a Tweet.