- Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers state, has been struck by tragedy as a helicopter crashed into a river on Thursday, October 24
- In a statement, Odutayo Oluseyi, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, said eight persons were on board and three bodies have been recovered
- However, the ministry could not give details of the helicopter, stating that no Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) signal was received
A helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital, has claimed the lives of three people. The tragic incident has left the community in shock.
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development confirmed the crash through a statement released by its spokesperson, Odutayo Oluseyi, on Thursday, October 24.
Authority investigates Rivers helicopter crashes
According to the statement, the circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation. It added that authorities are working to determine the cause of the …