Am helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has crashed in the early hours of Monday.
According to reports, the incident happened in Tami village of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Eyewitness said the incident occurred at approximately 5:00 am, causing 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.
Reports revealed further that the incident happened when residents heard a loud sound from the crash site, which made them rushed to the scene where they saw the pilot emerging from the wreckage.
“A team of military officers from the NAF swiftly arrived at the scene to secure the area and conduct an initial investigation.”
“They cordoned off the crash site to prevent unauthorized 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,” said a resident.
The NAF is yet to issue a statement on the incident as at the time of filling this report