Passengers and crew narrowly escaped death after an aircraft crash-landed at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano State, causing panic and temporary disruption of airport operations on Sunday.
According to an eyewitness, the aircraft experienced difficulties during landing before making a hard landing on the runway. Emergency responders, including airport fire and rescue services, were immediately deployed to the scene to contain the situation and evacuate passengers.
All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated, with no fatalities recorded. Some occupants reportedly sustained minor injuries and were attended to by medical personnel on ground.
Airport authorities have since confirmed that safety protocols were promptly activated, preventing the incident from escalating into a major disaster. Operations at the airport were briefly affected as officials worked to secure the runway and assess the situation.
The cause of the crash-landing has not yet been officially confirmed, but aviation authorities say a full investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.