A Nigerian military helicopter of the MI-171 type has crashed in the Niger State in the western part of the country, triggering ongoing rescue operations to save the crew and passengers. An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances of this tragic accident.
A tragedy struck the Nigerian military on Monday when a MI-171 type helicopter crashed in the Niger State, located in the western part of Nigeria. The spokesperson for the air force, Edward Gabkwet, confirmed this unfortunate event through an official statement. The crash occurred near the village of Chukuba within the Shiroro local government area.
Rescue operations were immediately deployed to assist the crew and passengers who were on board the helicopter at the time of the crash. Both military and civilian authorities are mobilized to try to save lives and provide medical assistance to any potential survivors. The exact circumstances of the accident remain unclear, and an investigation has been launched to determine the probable causes of this tragedy.
The air force statement did not provide details about the number of people on board the helicopter at the time of the crash. The ongoing rescue operations and investigation aim to clarify these crucial pieces of information.
