Military helicopter crashlands in Port Harcourt

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A Nigerian Air Force helicopter, on December 1, crashlanded and exploded at the NAF Base, Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.

It was learnt that what led to the incident could not be immediately ascertained.

Sources said the incident occurred around 7.50am.

“I was inside my apartment when I heard this thunderous sound at the NAF Base.

“The next thing I saw was a thick flame. I don’t know if there are casualties because I can’t go close to the scene for now. But I heard a blast twice,” a source said.

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