Chief Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, has confirmed the crash of helicopter hired by the company.
Soneye further said in a statement issued on Thursday that three bodies have been retrieved, this is as eight passengers were on board.
The statement read in part: “On the 24th of October 2024, about 11:22am, we lost contact with the Helicopter – Register Number: 5NBQG, engaged by NNPC Limited, that took off from Port Harcourt NAF Base en route the FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN. The helicopter was operated by East Winds Aviation.
“There were 8 persons on board (6 passengers and 2 crew members). The appropriate authorities have been contacted, including the Ministry of Aviation, who have since issued a press statement.
“Search and rescue missions are currently ongoing. So far, three (3) bodies have been recovered”.
Soneye assured that NNPCL will continue to monitor the situation and provide regular updates as the events unfold.
“Our prayers are with the passengers, crew and their respective families at this very difficult time.
“We will continue to do everything possible to support the ongoing search and rescue operation”, the statement further read.
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