A chopper belonging to the Nigerian Air Force reportedly went down at the same area, where a military helicopter on surveillance mission crash-landed in Damare town in Adamawa state days ealier.
According to reports, residents around the area said the chopper crash landed in outskirts of Girei town, a suburb of Yola, the headquarters of Adamawa State North-east Nigeria.
A statement posted on Defence Headquarters blog said all three crew lost their lives in the event. Rescuers reportedly worked throughout the night until Friday morning to preserve the wreckage and scene.
The statement read:
“At about 2200hours yesterday 13 November 2014, a ground attack helicopter on an armed patrol crashed around the Federal University of Technology Yola, Adamawa State.
“The crew of 3 was lost in the ill-fated accident.
“Rescue party worked throughout the night to preserve the wreckage of the aircraft and scene of the accident for proper investigation to be carried out. Further details would be made known later” .
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