According to the Minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah, all the occupants of the aircraft are alive
In a statement, titled "Incident Involving Aircraft, Cessna 208, 5N-BMJ in Yola, Adamawa State", signed by Mr. Joe Obi, the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, said that the aircraft with 6 souls on board including crew, operated by Taraba State government departed Jalingo, Taraba State for Yola this evening and reported contact with the Yola Control Tower (1720Z) and field in sight at 38 miles estimating landing at 1730Z.
The pilot subsequently lost contact with Yola Control Tower and subsequent effort to reach the aircraft failed.
Search and Rescue was immediately activated and site of incident located with all victims alive with various degrees of injuries. The victims have been evacuated to the hospital for treatment pending further investigation on the incident"
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