Coup: Max Air aircraft stuck in Niamey

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.

The aircraft, a b-747-400 landed in Niamey at 2140z (2240 local time) with 360 Nigerian pilgrims onboard.

Captain Maitama Kabo was in command of the 18 crew onboard.

A coup d'etat was executed in Niger Republic on Wednesday and till now the fate of the president has been acsertained s the soldiers who announced the putsch on national television said he is under arrest.

The coupist have also closed all the borders to the country.

West African leaders led by President Bola Tinubu have however condemned the coup d'etat.