Mid-Air Blast Damages Jet Engine, Arik Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing

• An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 flying from Lagos to Port Harcourt made an emergency landing after its left engine suffered a mid-air failure.
• The incident occurred at 27,000 feet, with passengers and crew hearing a loud bang from the engine.
• The aircraft diverted to Benin Airport and landed safely, with no injuries reported among the 80 passengers and crew.
• Videos show visible damage to the engine's cowling and internal components, suggesting a possible "fan blade off" incident.
• The Nigerian Safety Investigation Board is investigating the cause, examining maintenance records, engine components, and flight data.