Eight people have died as police report a helicopter crash in Port Harcourt

Police have confirmed that eight passengers of the helicopter that crashed on Thursday, October 24, are feared dead.
The security agency confirmed that three passengers were confirmed dead and their bodies were recovered from the river
According to the police, President Bola Tinubu issued an order and the rescue mission has since commenced

There was a tragic helicopter crash on… PortHarcourtRivers State, on Thursday, October 24, 2024. A Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registration 5NBQG, operated by East Wind Aviation, was flying to the FPSO-NUIMS ANTAN oil platform.

The plane took off from the Port Harcourt military base at 11:22 a.m. but unfortunately crashed into the waters near Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean. There were eight passengers on board, including two crew members and six oil workers.

Helicopter crash: three people confirmed dead

Initially, three people were confirmed dead, but approx State of Rivers Police command have since said all eight passengers are feared dead. He added that a rescue operation had been launched and President Bola Tinubu ordered an intensified search and ordered the military to join the operation.

TV channels said the state police command says it is working with other agencies to recover the plane and its passengers. Dear Minister of Aviation and Space Development, Festus Keyamoconfirmed the event.

Helicopter crash: police connect with victims’ families

The Rivers State Police Command has expressed its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The National Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) conducted an investigation into the accident to determine its cause.