BREAKING: Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashes in Kaduna

A helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force on Monday crashed in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

According to eyewitnesses, the pilot emerged from the wreckage of the incident that occurred at approximately 5:00 am, causing significant alarm among residents.

The helicopter, which was said to be on a routine operational flight had technical difficulties that led to the crash. Fortunately, the pilot survived after managing to execute emergency protocols effectively.

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 a thorough initial investigation, conducting preliminary assessments to determine the cause of the crash, which remains unknown at this time.