Nigeria paratroopers botched landing sparks mixed reactions

Thursday’s botched landing by Nigerian paratroopers has dominated conversation in the country.

Videos of some them crashing on trees, on roofs in residential areas, and at least one ending up on a parking lot setting of a car alarm, have been widely shared online.

The Nigerian air force said the displays were rehearsals for Saturday’s independence day celebrations.

Initially there was panic and shock among residents in the capital, Abuja, but these were followed by mocking of the botched landing.

Here’s one video that was shared online.

By BBC