A chartered jet which was conveying the former head of state, General Muhammad Buhari was prevented from landing in Makurdi yesterday around 1pm.
A source close to the general told Saharareporters that some 20 minutes before landing, the pilot was informed that the jet did not have permission to land in Makurdi, citing an order from above.
Attempts by General Buhari’s handlers to speak with aviation authorities failed as they claimed persons involved in reversing the order could no longer be reached by phone.