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SOUTH KOREA —No fewer than 179 people of South Korea died following the tragic plane crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 on Sunday.
Following the development, the Federal Government has expressed sympathy over the incident.
The crash occurred when the Boeing 737-800, returning from Bangkok, Thailand, attempted to land at Muan International Airport in southern South Korea.
The plane skidded off the runway and collided with a wall, resulting in a fiery explosion. Out of the 181 passengers and crew on board, 179 lost their lives, leaving only two survivors.
In a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Federal Government conveyed its condolences to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with South Korea during this difficult time.
The Nigerian government described the crash as a tragic loss and reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for the South Korean people.
The statement read: “The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express her sincere condolences to the Government and People of the Republic of
Korea for the unfortunate crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 that occurred on Sunday, December 29th, 2024.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria sympathises with the Government of South Korea and the families of the victims of the deadly plane crash,” the statement read.
