KANO, Nigeria — Federal aviation authorities in Nigeria say a Bombardier CRJ-900 airplane operated by Arik Air Ltd., filled with passengers in the northern city of Kano, was seized by authorities to fulfill a judgment in a civil lawsuit.
The seizure late Wednesday left passengers stuck at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport as aviation authorities took over the plane to satisfy a roughly $1 million judgment against the company.
Arik Air is considered Nigeria’s top commercial airline. Company spokesman Banji Ola told The Associated Press on Thursday he could not comment on the seizure as it was a legal issue.
A number of airlines service domestic flights in Nigeria, home to 150 million people. However, constant disputes breakout between airlines, contractors and the government over fees and taxes allegedly going unpaid.
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