Arik Air has confirmed that one of its flights W3 740 to Port Harcourt from Lagos was diverted to Benin Airport as a precautionary measure after an unusual sound from its left engine. ‎‎This is disclosed in a statement signed by Mr Adebanji Ola, Public Relations and Communications Manager for Arik Air, on Wednesday in Lagos. Mr Adebanji, quoted that the operating crew of the Boeing 737-700 (5N MJF) aircraft heard a loud sound on the left engine as it descended to land in Port Harcourt. ALSO READ: Ogun: Loan officer docked for allegedly stealing N3.8m from employer‎‎According to the management, all 80 passengers safely disembarked and there were no injuries recorded. It has been reported that further details regarding the specific reason for the diversion have not yet been released.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 11, 2026 13:01 UTC