A  major disaster was averted in Lagos today when the engine of a Medview Airlines plane heading to Abuja caught fire and had to made emergency landing few minutes after it took off at the Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMA2). Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and over 50 passengers were reportedly on board.

The company tweeted about the incident and thanked the families of passengers on board as well as concerned citizens who offered prayers and support.