A tragic incident happened on Monday morning involving a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter crashing in Tami village of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
According to reports, the crash occurred around 5 a.m., prompting first responders to rush to the site upon hearing a loud sound.
Residents, who claimed to have witnessed the pilot emerging from the wreckage, told reporters that a team of military officers from the Nigerian Air Force arrived promptly to secure the area and carry out 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,” our reporter quoted one of the locals saying.
However, the Nigerian Air Force is yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, as at the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, around 20 travellers were reportedly abducted by gunmen along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway on Sunday at approximately 9 p.m.
Our correspondent gathered that the attackers ambushed the travellers between the Sagamu Area Command of the Nigeria Police and Ilisan township.
Chairman of the Ilisan Development Council, Wemmy Osude, informed newsmen that the incident took place between the Area Command and Ilisan City Gate.
Osude stated, “A resident of Ilisan was reportedly shot in the knee and is currently receiving treatment at Babcock Teaching Hospital. The other victims were taken into the bush. Please contact your loved ones who might be travelling on that road to exercise caution.”
Confirming the incident, Osude mentioned that he had communicated with the Sagamu Police Area Commander regarding the abductions.
“I have spoken to the Sagamu Area Commander about this incident, and we hope that all security agents will pursue these criminals and rescue the victims,” Osude added.
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