Max Air aircraft 5N-ADM on an Hajj flight to Niamey, Niger Republic is stranded in the city's airport due to the ongoing military coup in the country.
Max Air aircraft 5N-ADM on an Hajj flight to Niamey, Niger Republic is stranded in the city’s airport due to the ongoing military coup in the country.
The aircraft, a b-747-400 landed in Niamey at 2140z with 360 Nigerian pilgrims onboard. Captain Maitama Kabo was in command of the 18 crew onboard.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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