Passengers Evacuated To Safety Amid Claims Of Bomb In Air Senegal Plane

The International Nelson Mandela airport of Praia was closed on Friday by Cape Verdean authorities upon receiving reports of a bomb aboard an Air Senegal plane.

The plane reportedly landed at the Cape Verdean capital at around 9 a.m Friday.

According to Leral.net, a man was helping police in their investigations who reportedly told police of a bomb in the plane.

Passengers and staff in the departure lounge have been transferred to a secure space, according to the Senegalese outlet.