MAX Air aircraft 5N-ADM on an Hajj flight to Niamey, Niger Republic is stranded in the city’s airport due to the ongoing military coup in the country.
News Point Nigeria reports that the aircraft, a b-747-400 landed in Niamey at 2140z (22:40 local time) with 360 Nigerian pilgrims onboard. Captain Maitama Kabo was in command of the 18 crew onboard.
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