An helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, has reportedly crashed in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Eyewitness said the incident occurred at approximately 5:00 am, causing significant alarm among residents.
The helicopter was said to be on an anti-terrorism operational flight and experienced technical difficulties which led to the crash.
Fortunately, the pilot managed to execute emergency protocols effectively, ensuring his emergence from the wreckage largely unscathed.
“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 this report the Nigerian Air Force is yet to make an official statement regarding the incident.
However, an investigation is expected to be launched to ascertain the factors leading to the crash.
