A training helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force has crashed in the NAF Base in Enugu State after returning from a routine training exercise .
According to NAF twitter account on Friday in Enugu State , the crash occurred on Thursday after a routine training.
It said that although there were casualties , the cause of the incident was still sketchy and unknown .
@NigAirForce twitter that was re – twitted by Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola , reads ; “ NAF helicopter suffers mishap upon landing in Enugu.
“ Helicopter has crashed on landing in Enugu after a routine flight today. Fortunately , there were no fatalities or injuries to any crewmember or persons on the ground .
“@CAS _ AMSadique has directed that a Board of Inquiry be constituted to determine the causes of the accident .
“@NigAirForce continues to solicit the understanding and support of the general public as it daily strives to ensure the security of Nigeria and Nigerians . Details later ’’ .
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that efforts to get NAF officials on the ground at the NAF Ground Training Command , Enugu State, to speak on the incident were not successful .
Those that responded to calls , who spoke on condition of anonymity , said that it was only NAF Headquarters that can authoritatively speak on the matter .
(NAN )
