Nigeria impounds British plane for 'flouting ban'

The plane according to Aviation Minister of Nigeria is questioned.

Nigeria impounds British plane for 'flouting ban'
British plane

Nigeria has impounded a British aircraft that is alleged to have flouted a ban aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus.

Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika said the plane, operated by FlairJet, was allowed to fly humanitarian aid but had contravened a ban that has been imposed on almost all passenger flights.

 

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Describing Flairjet’s action as callous, he said the crew was being questioned and maximum penalties could follow.

The company has not commented on the seizure.

Nigeria’s ban on passenger flights - except for returning nationals - is due to run until 4 June.

 

BBC