Ololade Adeyanju/

An Arik Air flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt this morning returned to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, after the pilot noticed an oil indication light in its cockpit.

The aircraft which had over 100 passengers onboard reportedly returned safely to Lagos.

The airline’s Communications Manager, Mr Banji Ola, confirmed the incident.

Ola stated that the captain contacted the Lagos control tower to intimate the Air Traffic Controller of his decision and activated emergency protocols. 

He noted that the decision of the pilot to make the air return was a standard operating procedure and in line with best safety standards.

He added that the Port Harcourt-bound passengers had been provided another aircraft for their journey, while its team of engineers were inspecting the aircraft that returned to ramp.

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