The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has explained why United Airlines chose to make an air return to Nigeria.

A United Airlines flight from Africa to Washington D.C. had to turn around on Thursday after a "technical issue" caused "unexpected aircraft movement," the airline said.

Six people were taken to hospital with injuries but have been discharged, United Airlines said.

Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, has said contrary to reports, United Airlines flight UAL 613, which departed Lagos en route Washington with 256 passengers and 11 crew members on January 24,

In an update, Nigerian officials said an additional 27 passengers and 5 crew members suffered minor injuries in the incident. In all, 38 were hurt.

A United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Lagos, Nigeria due to a midair incident causing loss of pressure and sharp descents.

Six people were injured on a flight from Nigeria to Virginia. The airline also saw a series technical issues in March.

United Airlines said it was cooperating with U.S. and Nigerian investigators to determine what exactly happened on the flight.

In Kano State, a Max Air aircraft crash-landed on Tuesday at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. The aircraft which was arriving from Lagos had 53 passengers and 6 crew members

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