Helicopter Crashes in Ondo’s Igbokoda, Several Feared Dead
Several people are feared dead after a helicopter crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday.
The crash reportedly occurred in the riverine community, triggering panic as residents were said to have fled the area.
Details of the incident, including the number of people aboard the helicopter and the condition of any survivors, remained unclear at the time of filing this report.
A resident confirmed the crash, saying efforts were underway to reach the site and determine the extent of the casualties.
“Yes, it’s true. A helicopter just crashed now at Igbokoda, Ondo State,” the resident said.
The spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Abayomi Jimoh, said he was not aware of the incident but promised to make inquiries.
Igbokoda is a major commercial centre in Ilaje, a coastal and oil-producing area where helicopters are frequently used for oil and gas logistics operations.
The cause of the crash had yet to be established as of the time of filing this report.
