The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao,on Monday has directed the immediate constitution of a Board of Inquiry to determine the cause(s) of the NAF Maritime Patrol Aircraft Belly Landed in Lagos.
In a statement signed by Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Wap Maigida, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) maritime patrol aircraft, a Cessna Citation CJ3 on a routine flight today, 6 February 2023 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.
"Fortunately, there were no fatalities or injuries to any crew member and persons on the ground", he noted.
The NAF continues to solicit the understanding and support of the general public as it daily strives to ensure the security of Nigeria and Nigerians.