The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC, has confirmed the helicopter crash in Akwa Ibom State, which was engaged by the company and which took off from Port Harcourt NAF Base in neighbouring Rivers State.
NNPCL, in a statement on Thursday, signed by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi O. Soneye, confirmed the recovery of thee bodies, saying that recovery efforts are ongoing.
The statement reads : “On the 24th of October 2024, about 11:22am, we lost contact with the
Helicopter – Register Number: 5NBQG, engaged by NNPC Limited, that took
off from Port Harcourt NAF Base en route the FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN. The
helicopter was operated by East Winds Aviation.
There were 8 persons on board (6 passengers and 2 crew members.
He said that the appropriate authorities have been contacted, including the Ministry of Aviation, who have since issued a press statement.
“Search and rescue missions are currently ongoing. So far, three (3) bodies have been recovered.
“We shall continue to monitor the situation and provide regular updates as the events unfold.
“Our prayers are with the passengers, crew and their respective families at this
very difficult time.
“We will continue to do everything possible to support the ongoing search and rescue operation,” Soneye explained.
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