Nigeria, Dec. 17 -- The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says an aircraft, Cessna 172, operated by Skypower Express has crashed at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State.

The Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance at the NSIB, Bimbo Oladeji, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

Mrs Oladeji said the incident happened on Tuesday evening.

"Airport emergency response services were immediately activated and arrived at the scene promptly.

"Officials confirmed that there was no post-crash fire, and flight operations at the airport were not disrupted, as the runway remained active with other aircraft taking off safely after the incident," she said.

The director explained the aircraft, with regis...