A helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) crashed on Monday in Tami village of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Locals said the incident happened around 5 am when they heard a loud sound from the crash site, stating that the pilot emerged from the wreckage.
The helicopter was said to be on a routine operational flight. It was gathered that it experienced technical difficulties that led to the crash.
The pilot reportedly managed to execute emergency protocols effectively, ensuring his survival.
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the pilot emerged from the wreckage largely unscathed.
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Residents of Tami village quickly gathered at the crash site, offering assistance where possible and expressing relief that no lives were lost.
It was gathered that 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.
As of the time of filling the report the Nigerian Air Force has not released an official statement regarding the incident, but an investigation is expected to be launched to ascertain the factors leading to the crash.
