On Monday morning, a Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Tami village, Igabi Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred at 5:00 a.m., causing significant alarm among locals.
The helicopter, which was reportedly on a routine operating flight, encountered technical issues, resulting in the crash. Fortunately, the pilot was able to follow emergency procedures efficiently, ensuring his survival.
Eyewitnesses at the scene said that the pilot emerged from the wreckage largely unharmed.
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 preliminary assessments to determine the cause of the crash, which remains unknown at this time.
As of the time of filling the report the Nigerian Air Force has not released an official statement regarding the incident, but an investigation is expected to be launched to ascertain the factors leading to the crash.