The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into an incident that forced an Arik Air aircraft heading to Port Harcourt to divert and land in Benin following an engine anomaly. Confirming the incident, the NSIB said that “an Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL aircraft, registration 5N-MJF, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt (PHC) earlier today, experienced an in-flight engine anomaly and diverted safely to Benin Airport (BNI). “During the cruise phase of flight, the crew detected abnormal indications on one of the engines. “Preliminary observations at the diversion airport indicate significant damage to the affected engine based on initial visual assessment. “The NSIB encourages any member of the public with relevant information regarding this occurrence to contact the Bureau through its official channels,” the statement noted.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 11, 2026 15:39 UTC