Florence Sadiku
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd).has said that beyond the three bodies found in the ill-fated helicopter operated by East Winds Aviation that crashed on Thursday in Port Harcourt, no other bodies have been recovered.
The Company further notes that intensified search and rescue operations for the remaining bodies along with relevant authorities are still ongoing.
“Once again, our hearts and prayers are with family members of this unfortunate incident”, a statement endorsed by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. stated.
Eighteen-Eleven Media reports that on Thursday, 24th of October 2024, at about 11:22 am, helicopter – Register Number: 5NBQG, engaged by NNPC Limited, that took off from Port Harcourt NAF Base en route to the FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN. The helicopter was operated by East Winds Aviation.
There were 8 persons on board (6 passengers and 2 crew members). Three (3) bodies were immediately recovered.
Eighteen-Eleven Media