Saturday, January 17, 2026 - A technical malfunction on Friday compelled a Qatar Airways aircraft aircraft carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members to make an emergency landing at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.
According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary
of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi
Oke-Osanyintolu, the aircraft developed a fault while in flight within Nigerian
airspace, necessitating the emergency landing.
LASEMA explained that it received a distress call via its
767/112 toll-free emergency lines. Upon arrival at the scene, the LASEMA
Response Team, LRT, confirmed that the aircraft was in distress.
“The pilot executed a safe landing on the runway at Murtala
Mohammed International Airport with LASEMA Response Team and other emergency
responders standing by on extreme high alert on the runway.
“Collaborative efforts of the multi-agency responders were
coordinated. After proper check by the pilot and the engineering crew, the
aircraft was moved to the apron for detailed inspection and prompt repairs.”
“All passengers of the distressed airplane were evacuated
safely; no injuries reported, no loss of lives,” the statement said.
Despite the technical issue and the emergency landing, the
agency noted that there was no major damage to the aircraft.
“The aircraft has been secured on the apron. Recovery
activities have been completed,” the statement added.
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