On Friday, a helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force experienced a crash in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The confirmation of this incident was provided by Edward Gabkwet, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Air Force, in a statement released on the same day.
According to Gabkwet, the helicopter, identified as NAF MI-35P with the registration number NAF MI-35P, crashed at precisely 7:45 a.m. shortly after taking off for an operation targeting economic saboteurs in Rivers State. He went on to mention that all individuals on board survived the crash and sustained only minor injuries. The injured parties are currently receiving medical attention at the NAF Medical Centre in Port Harcourt.
In his statement, Gabkwet informed that Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff, is en route to Port Harcourt to personally assess the situation, ensure the well-being of the crew, and issue further directives.
