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Air force helicopter crashes in Enugu

BY TheCable

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A helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) crash-landed in Enugu on Thursday.

The force tweeted that the incident occurred after a routine flight and that though the blades of the helicopter got broken, there were no casualties.

“@NigAirForce Helicopter has crashed on landing in Enugu after a routine flight today. Fortunately, there were no fatalities or injuries to any crew member or persons on the ground,” the tweet read.

“@CAS_AMSadique has directed that a Board of Inquiry be constituted to determine the causes of the accident.”

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The base is close to Akanu Ibiam International Airport where repair works have commenced after its closure in August this year.

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The scene of the crash was cordoned-off as members of the public attempted to have full glare of the incident.

Editor’s note: This picture was used for illustrative purposes

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