Many feared dead as NAF helicopter crashes into river in Ondo
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A helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) crashed into a river near Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area in Ondo State on Monday, sparking panic among locals. The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed the ownership of the aircraft, which was on a routine mission at the time of the accident. Ehimen Ejodame, NAF director of public relations and information, stated that the aircraft was en route from Benin to Lagos when it crashed.
A search and rescue operation has been initiated in coordination with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies, but further details of the incident are yet to be disclosed. The Ondo State police command had earlier confirmed the crash, but noted that the specifics were still unfolding. Eyewitnesses reported that the crash occurred in a swampy area adjacent to a naval base.
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