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An Air Force helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force on Monday crashed in Tami village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The incident however raised significant alarm among residents, according to eyewitness report.
The helicopter said to be on a routine operational flight, experienced technical difficulties that led to the crash.
The pilot, however, managed to execute emergency protocols effectively, ensuring his survival.
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that 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 life was lost.
“We heard a loud noise and rushed to the scene. We were surprised and relieved to see the pilot alive,” said a villager who witnessed the crash.
It was gathered that a team of military officers from the Nigerian Air Force swiftly arrived at the scene to secure the area and conducted an initial investigation.
The officers also began preliminary assessments to ascertain the cause of the crash.
As of the time of filling the report, the Nigerian Air Force has not released an official statement regarding the incident.
It was, however, learnt that an investigation is expected to be launched to ascertain the circumstances that led to the crash.
