A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter crashed in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in the early hours of Monday.
Eyewitness reports said the incident occurred at approximately 5:00 on Monday morning, causing significant alarm among residents.
The helicopter, on a routine operational flight, experienced a technical glitch that led to the crash.
Fortunately, the pilot managed to execute emergency protocols effectively, ensuring his survival.
According to reports from the crash site, the pilot emerged from the wreckage largely unscathed.
Residents of Tami village quickly gathered at the crash site, offering assistance where possible 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 villager who witnessed the crash.
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 unauthorized 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.
The Nigerian Air Force has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, but an investigation is expected to be launched to ascertain the factors leading to the crash.
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