Nigeria, July 24 -- An Enugu Air aircraft on Thursday suffered a runway excursion after landing at Benin Airport, with all 63 passengers and five crew members safely evacuated and no injuries or fatalities recorded.

The airline confirmed the incident in a public notice, saying the aircraft had been secured while the relevant aviation authorities had been notified in line with established procedures.

"Enugu Air wishes to inform the public that one of our aircraft operating into Benin experienced a runway incursion after landing today," the airline said.

It added, however, that all those on board were safe.

"We confirm that all passengers and crew have safely disembarked and there were no injuries or casualties."

Although the airline d...