On Saturday morning, an aircraft belonging to XEJet Airlines, which departed from Abuja, experienced a runway mishap at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Ikeja, Lagos.
According to a report obtained by journalists in Lagos, the incident involved the XeJet E145 aircraft bearing registration number 5NBZZ. The aircraft veered off runway 18L and into the grass verge during its landing at approximately 11:29 a.m.
The aircraft had 52 passengers and three crew members.
The airport fire and rescue teams were on ground to help in the evacuation of the passengers.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed the incident on its verified Instagram account.
The NSIB also said the bureau’s ‘Go Team’ had been deployed to the scene for evacuation of passengers and crew members
At the moment, Runway 18L is closed to traffic.
In another development, Dana Air, in response to an ongoing operational audit by regulatory authorities, has announced the temporary disengagement of some staff members.
The decision, communicated by the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kingsley Ezenwa, aims to ensure compliance with aviation standards and facilitate a thorough review of operational procedures.
Dana Air reaffirmed its commitment to cooperating with authorities and supporting affected staff during this period of uncertainty.
The airline is actively engaging stakeholders and pursuing dialogue with lessors to navigate through the audit process.
In light of the ongoing audit, Dana Air has made the decision to temporarily disengage some staff members pending the conclusion of the audit.
“This decision has been made to ensure efficient management of resources and to facilitate a thorough review of operational procedures.
“The Management of Dana Air extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members for their resilience and dedication during this period of uncertainty. It recognises the difficulties that staff have had to endure and assures them that every effort is being made to resolve the situation promptly.”
