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| Military Helicopter Crashlands In Port Harcourt by NaijaCover(op): 10:33am On Dec 01, 2023 |
Update From NAIJACOVĒR. COM A Nigerian Air Force helicopter, on Friday, crashlanded and exploded at the NAF Base, Port Harcourt. Though what led to the crash could not be immediately ascertained, it was learnt that the incident occurred around 7.50am. A Source said, “I was inside my apartment when I heard this thunderous sound at the NAF Base. “The next thing I saw was a thick flame. I don’t know if there are casualties because I can’t go close to the scene for now. But I heard a blast twice. ” Confirming the crash in a statement, the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said the NAF MI-35P had taken off to embark on an operation against oil thieves in Rivers State. He added that five persons on board survived with minor injuries. The statement read, “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. ” Fortunately, the entire crew of five survived the crash with very minor injuries and are currently being attended to at NAF Medical Centre Port Harcourt.’ He said the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, is on his way to the scene to assess the situation. “The Chief of Air Staff is currently en route to Port Harcourt to assess the situation for himself, see to the wellbeing of the crew, and give further directives. “An incident of this nature is yet again a grim reminder of the dangers associated with military flying and the risks NAF pilots and technicians experience in their onerous tasks of defending our nation and deterring criminal elements from their nefarious activities, ” the statement added. Source: https://punchng.com/breaking-military-helicopter-crashlands-in-port-harcourt/
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| Re: Military Helicopter Crashlands In Port Harcourt by NaijaCover(op): 10:34am On Dec 01, 2023 |
Another Terrible News, Coming From RIVERS Don't Forget, NaijaCovêr Bring This Sad News |
| Re: Military Helicopter Crashlands In Port Harcourt by risos(m): 10:44am On Dec 01, 2023 |
Money must flow this December 1 Like |
| Re: Military Helicopter Crashlands In Port Harcourt by NaijaCover(op): 10:45am On Dec 01, 2023 |
risos:See More Bad News @ www.naijåcover. com |
| Re: Military Helicopter Crashlands In Port Harcourt by Nobody: 10:49am On Dec 01, 2023 |
Crash should be investigated and a thorough assessment should be done to avoid future mishap! God bless The Nigerian Armed Forces! 1 Like |
| Re: Military Helicopter Crashlands In Port Harcourt by garyaustin(m): 11:02am On Dec 01, 2023 |
we thank God nò life was lost. |
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