But I heard a blast twice.”ADVERTISEMENTConfirming the crash, Edward Gabkwet, the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore the helicopter crashlanded shortly after it took off for an operation in Rivers State. “A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) MI-35P helicopter has crashed at Port Harcourt today, December 1, 2023. The unfortunate incident occurred at about 7.45 am shortly after the aircraft took off for an operation against economic saboteurs in Rivers State. Gabwet added that the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, was already on his way to the scene. “The Chief of Air Staff is currently en route to Port Harcourt to assess the situation for himself, see to the well-being of the crew, and give further directives.

Source: The Guardian December 02, 2023 03:26 UTC