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Nigeria: 38 people injured as United Airlines flight from Lagos to DC returns on emergency landing after three hours in the air
Nigeria: 38 people injured as United Airlines flight from Lagos to DC returns on emergency landing after three hours in the air
Reports have it that a United Airlines flight carrying over 200 passengers from Lagos to Washington, DC, returns on an emergency landing when it encounters issues midair.
According to sources, 38 people have been reportedly injured, including six hospitalized.
Speaking to one of the passengers, Mr. Joseph Bamidele told NEWSng that “We boarded the plane around 11:59 pm on Thursday. We were about 3 hours in the air, and we were having dinner when the incident happened.
He continued. “All of a sudden we saw the plane descend very fast, almost to about half of the height. We all started shouting, fear gripping all the passengers on board. Then the plane started bumping like a car driving into bumps.
“The cart that was used to serve food was flying around, and we started hitting our heads on each other’s and the body of the plane. Many of the crew’s staff had their legs dislocated. Some of us, including myself, started throwing up; children were crying, and some passengers sustained injuries.
“The pilot announced to us he was going to make an emergency landing in Ghana but later changed his mind to Lagos because, according to him, we will be taking the same risk either way. When we had the emergency landing in Lagos, there was no medical team on the ground.
“This time was 4 am on Friday; the immigration wanted to use that as an opportunity to extort money. The airport staff were after collecting money for the cart rather than helping. There was no compassion from both the immigration and Nacco staffs.
“We were later taken to the Ibis hotel near the airport, where we were abandoned. There were no follow-ups from United. Our case was treated as normal incidents.” He said.
NEWSng gathered that the exact nature of the emergency remains unclear, but video footage from the incident shows the Boeing 787-8’s cabin in disarray, with meal trays scattered across the floor and parts of the aircraft’s headliner detached.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria reported that United Airlines Flight 613 departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 11:59 p.m. local time on Thursday but returned to Lagos at 3:22 a.m. Friday following an emergency that occurred “hours” into the journey.
United Airlines stated Saturday that the aircraft, carrying 245 passengers, eight crew members, and three pilots, returned safely to Lagos due to “a technical issue and an unexpected aircraft movement.”
Among the injured, four passengers and two flight attendants were hospitalized. While United Airlines described the injuries as minor, the Nigerian airports authority said the six individuals had “serious” injuries.
Despite the incident, the aircraft did not suffer significant damage, according to officials. The flight was in the air for 3 hours and 36 minutes, as per FlightAware.
NEWSng learned that United Airlines is cooperating with Nigerian and U.S. authorities to investigate the cause of the incident.
Nigeria: 38 people injured as United Airlines flight from Lagos to DC returns on emergency landing after three hours in the air
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
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