Many are feared dead in a plane crash this Sunday, February 21, 2021, involving a Nigerin military aircraft.

The crash took place in the nation's capital, Abuja, according to Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika.

He tweeted early Sunday afternoon from his officil handle, @hadisirika:

"A military aircraft King Air 350 has just crashed short of our Abuja runway after reporting engine failure enroute Minna. It appears to be fatal. We should remain calm & wait for the outcome of investigation by the military, while we pray for the departed soul/souls if any".

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