The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Monday, said, its maritime patrol aircraft, a Cessna Citation CJ3 on a routine flight, lost its tyres on touch and go flight in Ilorin and had to carry out a controlled belly land at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Wap Maigida, announced the air mishap in a statement in Abuja.
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He noted that there were no fatalities or injuries to any crew member and persons on the ground.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has directed the immediate constitution of a Board of Inquiry to determine the cause(s) of the accident.
The NAF continues to solicit the understanding and support of the public as it daily strives to ensure the security of Nigeria and Nigerians.
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