Photos: Taraba State Governor Survived Crash, Federal Ministry Of Aviation Says

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An airplane piloted by the Taraba State governor yesterday crashed while approaching the Yola International Airport.

Earlier reports say the Taraba state governor died in the crash, but the Federal Ministry of Aviation later issued a statement saying the Taraba State Governor, Danbaba Suntai, and the other five passengers aboard the crashed plane are alive.

The statement titled “Incident Involving Aircraft, Cessna 208, 5N-BMJ in Yola, Adamawa State, reads:

“An aircraft, Cessna 208 with 6 souls on board including crew, operated by the Taraba State Government departed Jalingo, Taraba State for Yola this evening and reported contact with the Yola Control Tower (1720Z) and field in sight at 38 miles estimating landing at 1730Z. The pilot subsequently lost contact with Yola Control Tower and subsequent effort to raise the aircraft failed.”

“Search & Rescue was immediately activated and site of incident located with all victims alive with various degrees of injuries. The victims have been evacuated to the hospital for treatment pending further investigation of the incident.”

“This is the correct version of the incident; every other one that is contrary to this is incorrect.”

SIGNED: Joe Obi,SA (Media) to Aviation Minister

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  5. Thank GOD for the fact that the all alive. The Governor must have done his best to crash land well. Lord we give you glory for sparing the life of your son DANBABA SUNTAI. Please note that He was a very well trained and qualified Pilot.