Early on Monday morning, a Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Tami village, which is part of Kaduna State’s Igabi Local Government Area.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident happened around five in the morning and greatly alarmed the residents of the community.
Technical issues with the helicopter, which was reportedly conducting a routine operating flight, was said to have caused the crash.
Luckily, the pilot was able to follow emergency procedures precisely, which guaranteed his safety.
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 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.
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.
