Following the crash of a helicopter operated by East Winds Aviation in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has announced that only three bodies have been recovered thus far. Despite intensified search and rescue operations, no additional bodies have been located at the crash site, according to a statement by NNPC.
The incident has prompted a coordinated response from multiple agencies, including search teams and aviation experts, working together with NNPC to conduct a thorough sweep of the area. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities remain committed to accounting for all individuals affected by the crash.
Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer for NNPC Ltd., expressed heartfelt condolences to the families impacted by the tragic event. “Our hearts and prayers are with family members of this unfortunate incident,” he said, underscoring the company’s dedication to assisting the affected families and supporting the search efforts until they are resolved.
The cause of the crash has yet to be determined, and aviation authorities are expected to investigate the incident thoroughly. NNPC, in collaboration with East Winds Aviation and relevant regulatory bodies, is ensuring that safety protocols and response measures are stringently followed in light of this incident.
