Nigerian Air Force Helicopter Crashes In Rivers; No Casualties Reported

The MI-35P helicopter of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) crashed today, December 1, 2023, in Port Harcourt

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) MI-35P helicopter has crashed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

The sad event happened on Friday, December 1, at precisely 7:45 AM, not long after it took off for an operation against financiers who pose a threat to Rivers State's economy.

A statement from NAF spokesman Edward Gabkwet stated: “Thankfully, all five members of the crew survived the crash with very minor injuries, and they are currently receiving treatment at NAF Medical Center Port Harcourt.

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“The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, is currently enroute Port Harcourt to access the situation for himself, see to the wellbeing of the crew and give further directives.

“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.”

Everyone on the crew made it out alive.