Six individuals sustained serious injuries following United Airlines Flight UA613’s emergency landing at Lagos airport. FAAN confirms swift rescue operations and ongoing investigations. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that six individuals sustained serious injuries following an emergency landing by United Airlines Flight UA613 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday. Emergency Landing Details The United Airlines Boeing 787-8, which was headed to Washington Dulles International Airport from Lagos, had a total of 245 passengers, eight flight attendants, and three pilots on board. According to FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, the flight departed MMIA at 11:59 PM on Thursday but had to return mid-air, landing safely at 3:22 AM on Friday. “All passengers and crew were safely evacuated. However, four passengers and two crew members sustained serious injuries. Additionally, 27 passengers and five crew members reported minor injuries,” Orah said. Rescue and Medical Response The FAAN Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services, Aviation Medical team, and Aviation Security were on standby at the airport. The aircraft parked without incident at Gate D31, and the doors were opened for evacuation at 3:37 AM. Passengers with serious injuries were promptly transported to medical facilities, including the MMA Clinic and Duchess Hospital in Ikeja. Those with minor injuries received first aid and were discharged shortly after. To ensure passenger welfare, other travelers were accommodated at a nearby hotel. Aircraft Condition and FAAN’s Statement FAAN confirmed that the aircraft did not sustain major damage during the incident. The agency pledged to release further updates as investigations into the cause of the emergency landing unfold. Conclusion This incident highlights the importance of swift and efficient emergency response at Nigerian airports. FAAN’s commitment to passenger safety and well-coordinated rescue efforts helped mitigate the potential impact of the emergency landing. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
The Nigerian government has confirmed the arrival of 148 citizens who were repatriated from Niger Republic. This was disclosed by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in a statement on Thursday, noting that the return took place on Tuesday. According to the statement, the returnees were received by NEMA’s Lagos Territorial Office (LTO) along with other stakeholders, with assistance from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The statement further mentioned that the returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Cargo Terminal in Lagos at around 2:15 PM aboard a Skymali flight with registration ER-CTZ. The group included 120 adult males, nine adult females, 10 male children, seven female children, and two infants. READ ALSO: Just In: India’s PM Modi To Visits Nigeria On Saturday The statement also highlighted that due to heavy rain, there was a short delay in disembarking the returnees from the aircraft. Once the weather improved, the Nigerian Immigration Service officials arrived, and buses provided by the aircraft handlers transported the returnees to a biometric registration center for documentation. The presence of other key stakeholders, such as representatives from NCFRMI, IOM, and FAAN, was noted at the scene.
