BREAKING: Anxiety As NAF Helicopter Crashes in Kaduna, Details Emerge
- Panic enveloped Kaduna state following the crash of a helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force
- Residents of the Tami village, located in the Igabi LGA, woke up to the tragic incident involving a NAF helicopter
- It was such a relief when locals rushed to the scene and saw the pilot emerging from the wreckage
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Kaduna state - On Monday morning, July 1, an Air Force helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) crashed in Tami village, located in the Igabi local government area of Kaduna state.
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Air Force helicopter crash: What happened?
As reported by The Punch, eyewitnesses said the incident occurred at approximately 5am, causing residents to be significantly alarmed.
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It was gathered that the helicopter, which was on a routine operational flight, experienced technical difficulties that led to the crash.
As reported by Vanguard, fortunately, the pilot managed to execute emergency protocols effectively, ensuring his survival.
NAF crash: Locals speak as pilot survives
Locals said they heard a loud sound from the crash site on Monday morning, which made them rush to the scene, where they saw the pilot emerge from the wreckage.
Residents of Tami village quickly gathered at the crash site, offering assistance where possible and expressing relief that no lives were lost, Daily Trust reported.
“We heard a loud noise and rushed to the scene. We were surprised and relieved to see the pilot alive,” said a local villager who witnessed the crash.
Nigerian Air Force Team arrives at crash site
It was also gathered that a team of military officers from the Nigerian Air Force swiftly arrived at the scene to secure the area and conduct an initial investigation.
They cordoned off the crash site to prevent unauthorised access and to ensure the safety of the villagers. The officers also began preliminary assessments to determine the cause of the crash, which remains unknown at this time.
As of the time of filling this report, the Nigerian Air Force had not released an official statement regarding the incident. However, an investigation is expected to be launched to ascertain the factors leading to the crash.
FG boosts Air Force arsenal in Kainji
In another development, Legit.ng reported that the federal government announced plans to enhance its efforts against banditry by acquiring 50 new aircraft, expected to arrive between now and next year.
This initiative aims to bolster security operations in the North-West region and nationwide, following the occupation of Kainji National Park by terrorists in Niger state.
Chief of Air Staff Marshal Bala Abubakar revealed this on Wednesday, June 29, during the inauguration of new facilities at the 213 Forward Operational Base in Katsina state.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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