By Okey Aguwa
A passenger plane belonging to Dana Air on Tuesday skidded off the runway at the Lagos Airport.
The incident happened at the Murutala Muhammed International Airport caused panic among passengers and airport staff.
Nigerian journalist Nifemi Oguntoye who shared the news on X, formerly twitter, said there were no casualties in the incident.
“Dana Air skids off runway in lagos. No casualties recorded,” he wrote on his X handle.
Meanwhile, a statement signed by Mr Kingsley Ezenwa, Head of Corporate Communications of the airline, said all the 83 passengers and crew members onboard were unharmed.
According to Ezenwa, the passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries or scare as the crew handled the situation with utmost professionalism.
He said all relevant authorities have been informed of the incident.
“We have also updated the AIB and NCAA on the incident and our maintenance team has grounded the aircraft involved for further investigation.
“We wish to thank the airport authorities and our crew for their swift response in ensuring the safe disembarkation of all passengers following the incident.
“Our sincere apologies and appreciation to the passengers on the affected flight for their patience and understanding.
“We wish to reassure our passengers that their safety will always be our top priority, and we are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident,” he noted.