By Itohan Abara-Laserian
Arik Air has confirmed that one of its flights W3 740 to Port Harcourt from Lagos was diverted to Benin Airport as a precautionary measure after an unusual sound from its left engine.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Adebanji Ola, Public Relatiins and Communications Manager for Arik Air, on Wednesday in Lagos.
According to the management, all 80 passengers safely disembarked .
”There were no injuries recorded.
”The operating crew of the Boeing 737-700 (5N MJF) aircraft heard a loud sound on the left engine as it decended to land in Port Harcourt.
’Arrangements have been made to transport the affected passengers to their final destinations.
”The airline extended its sincere apologies to the passengers whose journey was disrupted. The safety and well-being of our passengers remain top priority,” the airline said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that further details regarding the specific reason for the diversion have not yet been released. (NAN)