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Breaking: NAF helicopter crashes in Niger

A helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) en route Kaduna has crashed in Niger State.

It was gathered that the helicopter, which crashed on Monday, August 14, 2023, took off from Zungeru Primary School in Niger State.

It was learnt that the NAF helicopter, on a casualty evacuation mission, crashed around Chukuba Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

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Confirming the incident via a statement, the NAF spokesman, Edward Gabkwet, said the number of persons onboard or their state has yet to be ascertained.

Gabkwet stated: “The aircraft had departed Zungeru Primary School en route Kaduna but was later discovered to have crashed near Chukuba Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

“Efforts are currently ongoing to rescue the crew and passengers on board the helicopter, while preliminary investigations have commenced to determine the probable cause of the crash.”

The Star

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