A spokesperson for the Nigerian Air Force has spoken out about the presidential jet that crashed recently in Benue state.
The Presidential Jet crashed in Benue state
The Nigerian Air Force on Friday made public details of how a
presidential aircraft handed over to it by the presidency crashed
following a ‘mishap while taxing’ in Makurdi, Benue State.
Air Force spokesperson, Ayodele Famuyiwa said that the incident happened last week after a successful mission.
“The attention of the Nigerian air force (NAF)has been drawn to
media report on the crash of one of the Agusta Westland 101 helicopters
handed over recently by the presidency,” he said.
He added: “Contrary to the crash report, it is pertinent to
state that the mishap occurred while the helicopter was taxing after a
successful mission. The incident happened last week on the tarmac at 33
Logistics Group, Makurdi.
“The NAF has since set-up a board of officers to investigate
the immediate and remote causes of the incident. The seven-man board is
headed by Air-Vice Marshal Emmanuel Anebi. Details of the investigation
would be communicated to the public as soon as the board concludes its
assignment.”
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