Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashes in southern oil hub, crew survives

1/12/2023 18:45

        A Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff in the southern oil hub of Port Harcourt on Friday but all five crew members survived with only minor injuries.
        
        Air Force spokesperson Edward Gabkwet said in a statement, the incident occurred at about 0645 GMT shortly after the MI-35P helicopter took off for an operation in the oil-rich Rivers State, a region rife with rampant oil theft.
        
        He said, the crew members are being treated at an Air Force medical centre in Port Harcourt.