The Nigerian police force say its helicopter did not crash as being reported, as none of the occupants sustained any injury.
The police in a release by its spokesperson Frank Mba noted that all six on board including the pilot and co-pilot are in good condition.
“The Nigeria Police Helicopter, Bell 429 5NMDA, flying from Abuja to Bauchi on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, was involved in a controlled safe landing at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa international airport Bauchi. The aircraft did not crash as being reported in some sections of the media and none of the occupants sustained any injury whatsoever. All six(6) on board including the pilot and co-pilot are in good condition ”
The police further stated that ” the aircraft which was flown by one of the best police pilots was professionally safe landed with minor damage on the roar rotor as a result of obstacle at the landing spot. The incident occurred around 7.30pm(local time)”
Mba also stated that the Inspector general of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has commended the police Air wing for their professionalism in safe landing the aircraft and averting any serious air mishap
He further stated that the Nigeria police Air-wing with a fleet of one fixed wing aircraft, a citation jet and thirteen helicopters has got a strong history of air safety since its establishment in the year 1972
