NAF Helicopter Crashes In kaduna Village
There was an accident in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Monday morning when an Air Force helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force crashed.
The incident according to eyewitness occurred at approximately 5:00 am.
The witness said the accident caused significant alarm among residents.
The helicopter said to be on a routine operational flight, experienced technical difficulties that led to the crash.
Fortunately, the pilot managed to execute emergency protocols effectively, ensuring his survival.
An eyewitness in the scene reported that the pilot emerged from the wreckage largely unscathed.
Residents of Tami village quickly gathered at the crash site, offering assistance where possible and expressing relief that no lives were lost.
“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.
It was 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.
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