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.

The authorities in Nigeria said that the United Airlines plane had to return to Lagos after the episode. Six people were treated at a hospital, officials said.

Six people were taken to hospital with injuries but have been discharged, United Airlines 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

The same United Airlines aircraft had a similar issue earlier this week, with a rapid altitude drop prompting a diversion.