Afrigather - There may be an replace concerning the reported crash that occurred in Kaduna state on Monday morning
- Reviews disclosed that an Air Drive helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Drive (NAF) crashed in Tami village positioned within the Igabi LGA of Kaduna state, inflicting ache amongst residents
- Nevertheless, NAF’s director of public relations and knowledge, has shared what precisely occurred on Monday morning amid speculations
TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of expertise overlaying political events and actions.
The Nigerian Air Drive (NAF) disclosed that “the NAF Unmanned Aerial Automobile (UAV) skilled a mishap” in Kaduna state on Monday.
NAF helicopter. Picture for illustration functions.
Picture credit score: @NigAirForceSource: Twitter
Recall that on Monday, an Air Drive helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Drive (NAF) reportedly crashed in Tami village, positioned within the Igabi native authorities space of Kaduna state.
It was gathered that the helicopter, which was on a routine operational flight, skilled technical difficulties that led to the crash. happily, the pilot managed to execute emergency protocols successfully, guaranteeing his survival.
NAF shares what occurred in Kaduna, counters report
Reacting to the event, Edward Gabkwet, Air Vice Marshal, and director of public relations and knowledge, Nigerian Air Drive, debunked the experiences.
In a statement, he disclosed that no helicopter crash occurred; fairly, a NAF Unmanned Aerial Automobile (UAV) skilled a mishap after take-off for a mission at a location close to Rumji Village and about 15 km from the Base.
Talking additional, he famous that “since it’s an unmanned car”, there have been no casualties on board or on floor.
Kaduna crash: Investigation is ongoing
Additionally, Gabkwet said that preliminary investigation has since commenced to establish what might have triggered the mishap.
He mentioned:
“Nigerians may be relaxation assured that this minor setback won’t, in anyway, impinge on all ongoing operations.”
The assertion reads:
“NAF UAV, NOT HELICOPTER, CRASHED IN KADUNA
“Opposite to experiences on social media in addition to on a handful of conventional media retailers {that a} NAF helicopter had crashed in Kaduna earlier in the present day, 1 July 2024, learn that no helicopter crash occurred. As an alternative, a NAF Unmanned Aerial Automobile (UAV) skilled a mishap after take-off for a mission, at a location close to Rumji Village and about 15 Km from Base. Since it’s an unmanned car, there have been no casualties on board or on floor. Preliminary investigation has since commenced to establish what might have triggered the mishap. Nigerians may be relaxation assured that this minor setback won’t, in anyway, impinge on all ongoing operations.”
Air Drive faculty senior college students punish orphan colleague to demise
In one other growth, TheTalk.NG reported that Blaise Felix Aliyu, a pupil on the Air Drive Complete Faculty in Kaduna, reportedly died on account of punishment inflicted by two senior college students.
Aliyu, who has been an orphan since 2013, leaves behind his twin brother, additionally a pupil on the army boarding faculty in Mando, Kaduna.
The tragic incident occurred when two SS3 college students summoned the 15-year-old to their room, ostensibly to punish him, however in the end triggered his demise. His physique has since been positioned within the mortuary.
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