The Med-view airline flight to Maiduguri from Abuja was cancelled for safety reasons.
The Director-General, Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Mr. Babatunde Irukera, made this known in a statement he issued.
He explained that no passenger was hurt after Med-view Airlines Flight VL2108 to Maiduguri from Abuja was cancelled on Sunday.
According to him, there was no case of emergency.
The statement reads: “At approximately 1400 HRS, while attempting to depart Abuja to Maiduguri on the final segment of the sector, the flight had a Ramp Return, that is, return to base after commencing taxiing on account of a safety issue.
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“Specifically, an indicator lamp signifying a minor disorder emerged.
“The Captain, exercising the appropriate abundance of caution and in compliance with applicable safety standards aborted the flight and returned to base for technical assistance.
“All passengers disembarked in an orderly manner, returned to the lounge and were catered to by the airline in accordance with relevant Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations regarding treatment of passengers during delays.
“Engineers are presently concluding minor repairs so that the aircraft can become operational.”
