Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, was forced to cancel his official trip to Samoa after an unexpected and serious incident occurred mid-flight. The Vice President’s plane suffered damage when a foreign object struck the cockpit windscreen, creating a dangerous situation that led to an immediate change in travel plans.
Damage to Cockpit Windscreen
The incident took place as the Vice President was en route to Samoa for an important international engagement. The foreign object caused significant damage to the cockpit windscreen, making it impossible for the aircraft to continue its journey safely. This damage raised immediate safety concerns for the Vice President and all passengers onboard.
Return to Abuja
Due to the damage to the aircraft, the Vice President’s team decided to abort the trip and return to Nigeria. The plane safely made its way back to Abuja, where the issue could be fully assessed. While the cause of the foreign object hitting the aircraft is still under investigation, safety was prioritized in the decision to cancel the trip.
Investigation Underway
Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the nature of the object that struck the plane. It remains unclear whether this was a natural occurrence or if there were other factors at play. The aviation team is working to get to the root of the issue as quickly as possible.
Vice President’s Safety
The Vice President is safe, and no injuries were reported from the incident. The decision to cancel the trip was made out of caution and concern for safety. Nigerian officials have not yet announced whether the trip to Samoa will be rescheduled in the future.
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