By OLA MODUPE, Lagos-
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that all 127 passengers on board Air Peace’s flight P47190 from Lagos were safely evacuated after the aircraft overshot the runway at Port Harcourt International Airport on Sunday morning.
Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, Mrs Obiageli Orah, said this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos.
“We are relieved to report that there were no casualties.” Mrs. Orah said.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. when the aircraft, with registration number 5N-BQQ, landed at the Port Harcourt International Airport.
“We are relieved to report that there were no casualties. Evacuation of the 127 passengers has been completed safely with no casualties,” Orah said in a statement.
However, passengers may experience flight delays, as FAAN has advised airlines to “plan for flight delays for any departing flights to Port Harcourt.”
FAAN has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and security of passengers, promising to provide further details when available.
