Just In: Helicopter belonging to Nigerian Air Force crashes in Kaduna

A Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Tami village, Igabi Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria’s Northwestern Region, at about 5:00 am. The event caused widespread alarm in the community, as the helicopter faced technical issues during a routine flight.

The pilot’s quick implementation of emergency protocols led to their safe evacuation. Witnesses verified that the pilot emerged from the wreckage with minor injuries. Residents gathered at the crash site in Tami village, offering assistance and expressing relief that there were no fatalities.

A rapid response team from the Nigerian Air Force, comprising military personnel, was deployed to secure the vicinity, initiate a preliminary inquiry, and ensure the safety of the local populace. They sealed off the area to prevent unauthorized entry and commenced initial evaluations to ascertain the crash’s cause, currently unknown. Journalists were unsuccessful in obtaining a statement from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) concerning the incident.