July 11: A Day of Sorrow and Survival in Nigeria’s History – 1991 Plan Crash and 2010 Journalists Kidnapping.
On July 11, 1991, a plane crash killed 261 Muslim pilgrims. The DC-8 aircraft, hired by a Canadian company, was flying from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, when it crashed shortly after takeoff. Everyone on board died, causing great sadness in Nigeria and around the world.
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Then, on July 11, 2010, four journalists were kidnapped by gunmen in southern Nigeria. The kidnappers demanded $1.67 million, but the journalists were freed on July 18 without any ransom being paid.
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These two events show some of the challenges Nigeria has faced. The 1991 plane crash emphasized the need for better aviation safety, while the 2010 kidnapping highlighted security issues and dangers for journalists in the country.
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July 11: A Day of Sorrow and Survival in Nigeria’s History – 1991 Plan Crash and 2010 Journalists Kidnapping.
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