Supersensitive security alert system intercepted a suspicious Ukraine made Antonov aircraft with a chopper tucked in it at Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano Nigeria on Saturday, December 7, 2014.
Intense investigation is ongoing including using diplomatic means to unravel the mission of the aircraft, its origin and destination.
The aircraft and crew are under protective custody pending conclusion of investigation.
See photos from the aircraft published by Premium Times:
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article said the Antonov aircraft is made in Russia. It is actually made in the former Soviet Union in the part that is now Ukraine.
