Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- The United Nigeria Airline has recorded yet another bird strike, the second within 24 hours, further compounding operational challenges for the carrier and leading to additional flight disruptions across its network.

The incident occurred on Sunday, during the take-off of flight UN0519 from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

The flight had been scheduled to depart at 12:00 p.m.

According to the airline's management, the bird strike affected one of the aircraft's engines and was subsequently withdrawn from service for comprehensive technical inspections in line with safety regulations.

The development brings the total number of bird strikes involving the co...