"This Shouldn't Repeat Itself": Video Shows Moment Helicopter Crashed, Exploded at Airforce Base
- Nigerians have started reacting to the crash and explosion of Nigerian Air Force helicopter in Port Harcourt, Rivers
- The helicopter reportedly crashed on Friday morning when it landed at the force base, and thick smoke was immediately seen in the air
- The video of the incident in circulation has gotten many Nigerians talking as some attributed the incident to poor management
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Port Harcourt, Rivers - A Nigerian Air Force helicopter reportedly crashed and exploded at the Air Force Base in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, on Friday morning, December 1.
Details of the incident remain unclear as of the time of writing this report. A video of the incident surfaced in the early hours of Friday and sparked mixed reactions.
Some people around the base claimed the accident happened immediately after the helicopter landed.
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A loud explosion was heard immediately after the plane landed, and thick, black smoke was seen billowing into the atmosphere.
Nigerians speak as Air Force helicopter crashes
Nigerians have started reacting to the viral video on social media .
Below are some of the comments:
Bbilqees Muhammad narrated the incident in summary. He said:
"A Nigerian Air Force Parade helicopter crashed and exploded at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Friday."
Mr Eclectic, in his reaction, called on the government to ensure that such a thing does not repeat itself. He said:
"This shouldn't repeat itself; Poor maintenance."
David Owodolu said the incident was shocking and wondered how they could film the moment of the explosion. He wrote:
"Even the video itself, I am wondering about the cameraman."
Another Nigerian with the handle @fresh_believe on X posited that the aircraft was not in good condition. He said:
"Plane wey no good."
Salisu called Nigeria's information agency to provide more details about the incident. He said:
"@alat_ng, what is going on? It's not funny anymore."
See the video below:
"National heroes": President Tinubu mourns soldiers who died in helicopter crash
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu described soldiers that died in a helicopter crash en route to Niger as national heroes that would not be forgotten.
The president said the soldiers paid the supreme price while answering the call to national duty in a courageous manner.
He added that the late soldiers would be remembered not just as courageous officers but as national heroes who fought for the peace and security of Nigeria.
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