A private jet with about 10 persons onboard overshot the runway at theSamuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Friday around 11 am.
According to the source, the jet with registration number N580KR missed the runway and skidded into the nearby bush.
Firefighters and rescue officials from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) were immediately deployed to the scene.
A spokesperson for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Carol Adekotujo who confirmed the incident to Channels Television said no casualty was recorded.
“It was a private plane from Abuja. It landed safely but overshot the runway. There was no casualty,”
When contacted, a spokesman for the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Tunji Oketunmbi, confirmed the incident but said a team had been dispatched to the site for investigation.
Commenting on the incident, an Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has stressed the need for an urgent repair of the Ibadan Airport runway to guarantee the safety of lives.
“The paramount concern for the safety of air travel now brings to light the precarious condition of Ibadan Airport’s runway,” he wrote on Facebook while reacting to Friday’s incident.
“Urgent action is not just necessary; it is an immediate imperative to avert future catastrophes. Beyond a mere plea for the convenience of airport users, it is a heartfelt demand to protect lives.
“We cannot afford to gamble with the potential repercussions of a delayed response. I earnestly implore the relevant authorities to swiftly close Ibadan Airport temporarily and embark on the essential repairs needed for the runway. Let us prioritize the safety of our citizens and elevate our air travel infrastructure to the highest standards.”
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