Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- There was a mild drama at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on Thursday when an aircraft experienced a fault with its nose landing gear while landing at the airport.

Henry Agbebire, the director of public affairs and consumer protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), announced this in a statement on Thursday.

Mr Agbebire said the incident occurred at about 7:10 p.m. when the aircraft was landing on runway eight at the airport.

The director pointed out that the aircraft, with the registration number SN-BZN, became immobile on the runway shortly after landing at the airport.

The aircraft had flown from Lagos State, South-west Nigeria, he said.

"Emergency response teams were immediately ...