BREAKING: Residents Panic As NAF Helicopter Crashes

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter crashed early Monday morning in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

An eyewitness, who requested anonymity, reported that the incident occurred around 5:00 am, causing significant alarm among local residents.

The helicopter, on a routine operational flight, encountered technical difficulties leading to the crash. The pilot managed to execute emergency protocols effectively, ensuring his own survival. Eyewitnesses stated that the pilot emerged from the wreckage largely unscathed.

Local villagers quickly mobilized to the crash site, offering assistance 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 resident.

A team of military officers from the Nigerian Air Force promptly arrived at the scene to secure the area and conduct an initial investigation. They cordoned off the crash site to prevent unauthorized access and ensure the safety of the villagers. Preliminary assessments to determine the cause of the crash are ongoing, with the exact cause still unknown.

As of the time of this report, the Nigerian Air Force has not released an official statement regarding the incident. Attempts to contact Wing Commander Alaere Eyinimiere Obidake, the Public Relations Officer for the Air Training Command, Nigerian Air Force, Kaduna, were unsuccessful.