Nigeria: Muslim leader among 104 on board crashed plane

A Nigerian airliner reportedly carrying more than 100 people, including the spiritual leader of Muslims in Nigeria, crashed today near the airport in the capital, Abuja. A television station said at least six people survived.

The Boeing 727 crashed shortly after taking off from the airport in Abuja during a storm, state radio reported. The airline was carrying 104 passengers and crew members, the radio station said, citing Rowland Iyayi, head of the National Air Space Management Agency.