BREAKING: Airforce confirms helicopter crash in Ondo community
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has confirmed that an aircraft belonging to the force crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State in the early hours of Monday. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Ehimen Ejodame, said the aircraft was on a “routine mission” when the incident occurred. In a statement made available to […] BREAKING: Airforce confirms helicopter crash in Ondo community
A helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday. According to the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Ehimen Ejodame, the aircraft was on a "routine mission" when the incident occurred. A rescue operation is underway.
The helicopter crashed in a swampy area of Igbokoda, which is the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Many people are feared dead, but the actual number of casualties has not been officially released, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
The identity of the people on board and further details about the incident have not been disclosed. The NAF has confirmed the incident, and a rescue operation is ongoing.
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