We’re Investigating Crash Land Of Plane Carrying Minister -NSIB

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said it is investigating the crash-landing of the plane involving the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and several of his companions in Ibadan, the principal city of Oyo State on Friday.  The bureau, operating under the jurisdiction of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, bears the responsibility of investigating any civil aircraft accident or significant event that arises during air travel within or over Nigeria. An aircraft transporting the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and a contingent of his associates, experienced a crash landing in close proximity to the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, which serves as the capital of Oyo State.  The aircraft in question was an HS 125, a private jet operated by Flint Aero, and the incident unfolded on a Friday evening. It has been reported that the aircraft took off from Abuja Airport with its destination being Ibadan. The departure occurred around 6:41 pm, and the aircraft encountered the crash-landing situation as it attempted to land at approximately 7:21 pm, not far from the Ibadan airport’s runway. Information from a reliable source indicates that the pilot had been granted permission to land prior to the occurrence, and fortunately, all individuals on board, including the crew members, were safely evacuated. Unfortunately, the aircraft suffered extensive damage. In reaction to this incident, the NSIB’s spokesperson, Tunji Oketunmbi, stated that the bureau had been apprised of the situation.  He confirmed that NSIB’s investigators were present on-site in Ibadan to determine both the immediate and the underlying causes of the incident.

Police Begin Investigation Of Borno Commissioner’s Mysterious Death

Borno State Commissioner for Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Resettlement (RRR), Engr. Ibrahim Idriss Garba, has tragically passed away.  The Commissioner’s untimely death occurred on Saturday morning at his Guest House located in the 777 Housing Estate in Maiduguri, the State capital. In response to this unfortunate event, the Borno State Police Command has initiated an “urgent investigation” into the circumstances surrounding the Commissioner’s demise.  This development was communicated by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s spokesperson, Malam Isa Gusau, through a statement released to the media on Saturday. It was further revealed that the State Commissioner of Police has already visited the residence where Engr. Garba lost his life in Maiduguri on the same day.  The Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, expressed deep shock and profound grief upon receiving the news of the Commissioner’s passing.  He joined in mourning with Engr. Garba’s family, close acquaintances, friends, colleagues, and members of the state executive council during this difficult time.