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Enugu Air runway excursion closes Benin Airport
An Enugu Air aircraft veered off the runway while landing at Benin Airport on Thursday, with all 63 passengers and crew safely disembarking. The incident prompted authorities to close the runway, disrupting operations at the airport and forcing United Nigeria Airlines and Air Peace to suspend flights.
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