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MaxAir says one of its aircraft is temporarily trapped in Niamey due to the ongoing military coup in Niger.

In a statement on Thursday, the airline’s management said the aircraft had successfully dropped off the last group of Niger pilgrims it became stranded.

Although the aviation firm did not state the number of engers on board, it was reported that the airline, a B-747-400, landed in Niamey with 360 Nigerian pilgrims onboard and about 18 crew onboard.

“MaxAir Limited regrets to announce that one of our aircraft has been temporarily trapped in Niamey, Niger, after successfully dropping off the last group of Niger pilgrims,” the statement reads.

“The safety of our crew and staff on board is assured, and we are actively seeking approval to depart as soon as possible.

“The situation is a result of ongoing unrest in the country. Our management team is in constant communication with local authorities and is working diligently to resolve the matter promptly.

“We extend our gratitude for the patience and understanding of our engers and their families during this time. Updates will be provided regularly as the situation progresses.

“MaxAir Limited prioritises safety above all else and remains committed to the well-being of our engers and crew.”

Earlier today, Niger soldiers announced the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from office, leading to the suspension of all institutions and closure of the country’s borders.

https://www.thecable.ng/coup-aircraft-conveying-nigerian-pilgrims-trapped-in-niger-says-maxair/amp

Wahala. Buhari should call his cousins to order.

If Nigerian government are serious to propel this nation forward, one of the key things to do, is to stop sponsoring pilgrims.

It adds nothing to the economy.

Obasanjo would have immediately forced the Coupist to handover to a civilian government in Niger.
He did it in Togo in 2005. Since 2007 Nigeria has been producing weaklings as president which has made us lose our international giant status in Africa.

Nice development

This should be resolve in less than 24 hours ... anything beyond that should be an excuse to test our military might

Addendum

GO0DHardDick:


Test which yeye military might? Military wey no fit defeat boko haram, Fulani headsmen, unknown gun men etc, naim wan go defeat military for another country? Dey play! U Nigerians love to brag with so much pride and ego.

Oga go and check the best military might in Africa, the come back and edit this your comments. Nigeria no even the list

I still don't understand why such hatred for your fatherland...

Nigeria military is rank 4th in Africa by Pwrindex out of 50+ countries, and no 1 in West Africa...

The matter of Terrorism, if the Govt is ready to wipe out BH in 24 hours, they know what to do..

Nigeria Army position in the war against internal terrorism has been defensive, the new COAS know what he was saying when begging Governors to give him a chance, up till this moment, none of the Governors in the North East ed such move

Nawah oo

Niger coup: Citizens attack politicians on the street and set Ruling party HQ on fire(Video)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvnxON1oMow

peekspot:


https://www.thecable.ng/coup-aircraft-conveying-nigerian-pilgrims-trapped-in-niger-says-maxair/amp

They should remain, what took them there in the first place.

Ok

Can't Ecowas ed Hands and send troops from different African nations to subdue and stop the activities of these menace coup plotters?

4 Africa countries is under military dictators due to their selfish interests.

It's just getting worse all day. Africa which way?

NIGER no fit do anything to the NIGERIANS... When dem no chop cr*ze

Safe delivery

As long as western system of governance, foreign religions and neo colonial institutions are present in Africa. We will never have pride and heritage restored.

Mali is getting it right through force.

So people are still embarking on this rubbish?

Jagaban go send Asari and his henchmen to the rescue

God save Nigerians in Niger Republic because the new military leadership in that country may transfer their aggression against Buhari and the INEC-select new ECOWAS president - Mr Balabloo-blu-bulava on them.

Anytime I say APC/Tinubu Govt is very USELESS, some Nairaland mods go dey vex for me.

This is how Buhari govt bused Molue Bus to convey Stranded Nigerians from Sudan. 😕😒

APC ers are wonderful Pple. 😕

Head slamming mohammadian terrorists

Tilumbu is a bad omen

Oneday82:


They should remain, what took them there in the first place.

it's obvious you have never traveled far away from your country by air

I pray they'll never never return what take them there

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damilola4162:
Niger coup: Citizens attack politicians on the street and set Ruling party HQ on fire(Video)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvnxON1oMow

https://twitter.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1684647937261891589?t=Zpe7JsuGP8Q2_KPgN8vNIA&s=08


https://twitter.com/Morris_Monye/status/1684645951644852225?t=D5yBF73Z2lL_DfSCLMmNuA&s=08

This is serious.

Buhari has relatives there, so I don't think it should be difficult for them.

Moreso, what is stopping Tinubu from calling the coup plotters to action?

Oh I forgot.

An illegitimate president cannot call another illegitimacy to action.

Wahala be like wetin again?