….Says none of the occupants sustained any injury whatsoever
By Simon Akwu
The Police Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday denied report of crash of one of it’s aircraft, saying that Nigeria Police Helicopter, Bell 429 5NMDA, flying from Abuja to Bauchi was involved in a controlled safe landing at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi.
According to the statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, CP Frank Mba made available to Precise Post, none of the occupants sustained any injury whatsoever and all six (6) on board including the pilot and co-pilot are in good condition.
The statement reads in full:
Similarly, the aircraft, which was flown by one of the best Police Pilots, was professionally safe-landed with minor damage on the rear rotor as a result of obstacle at the landing spot. The incident occurred around 7:30PM (local time).
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has commended the Police Air-Wing for their professionalism in safe-landing the aircraft and averting any serious air-mishap. He further noted that the Nigeria Police Air-wing – with a fleet of one fixed-wing aircraft, a citation jet and thirteen (13) helicopters – has got a strong history of air safety since its establishment in the year 1972.
CP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA
