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An Enugu Air aircraft veered off the runway shortly after landing at Benin Airport on Thursday, causing a brief moment of panic among passengers and airport officials.
In a statement posted on its official X page, the airline confirmed that the aircraft experienced a runway excursion after landing but stressed that everyone on board was safely evacuated without any injuries.
According to the airline, the aircraft has been secured, while the relevant aviation authorities have been notified and have commenced investigations into the incident. Enugu Air added that an assessment is underway to determine what led to the runway excursion.
The airline also warned that the incident could result in temporary changes to some flight schedules, assuring affected passengers that they would be contacted and provided with the necessary assistance.
Videos showing the aircraft off the runway quickly circulated on social media, leading to claims that it had crash-landed. However, Enugu Air clarified that the aircraft did not crash but merely skidded off the runway after a safe landing. The exact cause of the incident is yet to be established.
