The Rivers State Police Command has said that eight persons on board the helicopter which crashed at 11am in the state are feared.
The Ill-fated helicopter departed from Nigerian Air Force Base in Port Harcourt, traveling to Nuim Antan OML123 fields with two crew members and six passengers when it reportedly ditched into the ocean near Antan Producing Limited’s Mimbo platform and Floating Production and Offloading (FPSO).
SP Grace Iringe-Koko, Public Relations Officer for the Rivers State Police Command, in a statement revealed that the crashed helicopter belonged to East Wing Aviation.
She added that the Marine Division of the Rivers State Police Command in collaboration with other agencies are making concerted efforts to recover the aircraft and the occupants.
The Police also extended its deepest condolences to the families of the victims following the tragic incident.
“The Rivers State Police Command regrets to inform the public of a tragic incident that occurred today, 24th October 2024, at approximately 11 am.
“Mr Ifeanyi Udogwu, a staff of Antan Producing Limited, Port Harcourt, reported to the Command that a helicopter with the call sign number 5N-BQG (S76C+), belonging to East Wing Aviation, departed from the NAF Base in Port Harcourt. The flight was bound for Nuim Antan OML123 fields, carrying two crew members and six passengers.
“Unfortunately, at about 11 am, the helicopter reportedly ditched into the ocean near Antan Producing Limited’s Mimbo platform and FPSO. All eight persons onboard are feared dead.
“The Marine Division of the Rivers State Police Command is cooperating with other agencies to recover the aircraft and the occupants.”
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has also confirmed the incident in a press release.
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