The helicopter crashed while landing at an airfield in the nation’s capital Niamey on December 26, killing all three aboard, including an instructor from abroad, according to the defense ministry of the country.
The wreckage burst into flames, blocking rescuers from reaching the crew.
Reuters reported that a commission of inquiry has been set up to determine the cause of the accident.
Panic as Nigerien military helicopter crashes Advertisement A military chopper from Niger crashed on its way back from a regular training mission, leaving three persons reported dead. The helicopter crashed while landing at an airfield in the nation’s capital Niamey on December 26, killing all three aboard, including an instructor from abroad, according to the defense ministry of the country. The wreckage burst into flames, blocking rescuers from reaching the crew. Reuters reported that a commission of inquiry has been set up to determine the cause of the accident. Related Reading Panic in Anambra Assembly as Armed Men Attempt to Abduct Member-elect Panic as Tribunal admits EU’s final report faulting Tinubu’s victory Breaking: Ihonvbere emerges House Leader, Chinda Minority Leader Breaking: APC distances self from NASS principal officers Adetutu Adedokon: Nigerian Lady Who Jumped Into Lagos Lagoon Still Missing – LASEMA Reveals Chioma Jasmine Okafor: Mr Ibu’s Daughter Ends Her Marriage With Her Husband After a Heartbreaking discovery Father Mbaka apologises to Peter Obi 7 Foods To Improve Memory And Concentration. See Full List
