In a statement on Wednesday, Abdullahi Musa, NAMA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, said the decision to return to Nigeria was made by the pilot based on his assessment of the situation and the perceived safety of landing at the departure airport.

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has explained why United Airlines chose to make an air return to Nigeria.

A United Airlines flight from Africa to Washington D.C. had to turn around on Thursday after a "technical issue" caused "unexpected aircraft movement," the airline said.

In an update, Nigerian officials said an additional 27 passengers and 5 crew members suffered minor injuries in the incident. In all, 38 were hurt.

A United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Lagos, Nigeria due to a midair incident causing loss of pressure and sharp descents.

Six people were injured on a flight from Nigeria to Virginia. The airline also saw a series technical issues in March.

United Airlines said it was cooperating with U.S. and Nigerian investigators to determine what exactly happened on the flight.

The plane headed back to Nigeria after experiencing "unexpected movement" mid-flight on Friday, Jan. 24, according to multiple reports

Tinubu's message comes as the United States grapples with the aftermath of the shocking aviation disaster that saw an American Airlines passenger jet collide with a military helicopter, resulting in significant loss of life.

ShareThe Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has said that United States-based United Airlines did not violate any airspace regulations when it decided to make an air return to Nigeria. Last week Friday,

An unexpected mid-air jolt on a United Airlines flight forced an emergency landing, resulting in six injuries. The flight bound for Washington D.C. from Lagos, Nigeria, experienced a technical issue that resulted in a jolting movement.