On Wednesday, an aircraft belonging to United Nigeria Airlines skidded off runway 18L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport terminal two in Lagos State.
The plane had arrived from Ebonyi Airport in Abakaliki with approximately 50 passengers on board.
According to Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, the Head of Corporate Communications for the airline, the aircraft landed safely but was unable to complete its move to the apron off the runway.
Fortunately, all passengers disembarked safely and were transported, along with their luggage, to the arrival hall.
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, UNA engineers, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) were notified and present at the scene.
The airline assured the public that it maintains strict safety standards and will continue to prioritize passenger safety.
