By Paul Joseph
Arik Air has confirmed that its flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt was redirected to Benin Airport as a safety precaution due to an unusual noise coming from the left engine.
The airline stated that flight W3 740 was diverted after the crew detected a loud sound from the left engine while descending for landing in Port Harcourt.
Fortunately, all 80 passengers disembarked safely, and no injuries were reported.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Arik Air mentioned that arrangements are being made to transport the affected passengers to their final destinations.
The airline also expressed its sincere apologies to those whose travel plans were disrupted, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of passengers is their top priority.
Additional information regarding the cause of the diversion has not yet been provided.
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