BREAKING: Military Aircraft Crashes, Explodes in Port-Harcourt

Military aircraft have crashed and exploded in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a military helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force has crash-landed and exploded at the NAF Base in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

 

Though what led to the crash could not be immediately ascertained as at the time of writing this report, it was learnt that the incident occurred around 7.50am on Monday, December 1.

 

“I was inside my apartment when I heard this thunderous sound at the NAF Base,” a source said.

 

“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.”

 

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