Kaduna, Nigeria – A Nigerian Airforce helicopter has reportedly crashed in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, near the headquarters of the Nigerian Airforce Air Training Centre, Mando.
Incident Details
The crash occurred in the early hours of Monday at Taimi village, near Rigachikun. The Nigerian Airforce management has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
Local Accounts
Locals who spoke to our correspondent confirmed the crash, describing the event as occurring early in the morning. Following the incident, a team of Airforce personnel from the Nigerian Airforce Air Training Centre and 401 Flying School cordoned off the crash site to secure the area, conduct emergency rescue operations, and begin investigating the cause of the crash.
Ongoing Investigation
The site has been secured by Airforce personnel as they conduct a thorough investigation into what led to the crash. The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the Nigerian Airforce and local authorities.