An Air Force helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force in the early hours of today crashed in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Eyewitness said the incident occurred at approximately 5:00 am, causing significant alarm among residents.

The helicopter said to be on a routine operational flight, experienced technical difficulties that led to the crash. 

Fortunately, the pilot managed to execute emergency protocols effectively, ensuring his survival.

Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the pilot emerged from the wreckage largely unscathed.

Residents of Tami village quickly gathered at the crash site, offering assistance where possible and expressing relief that no lives were lost.

It was gathered that a team of military officers from the Nigerian Airforce Air Training Centre and 401 Flying School swiftly arrived at the scene to secure the area and conduct an initial investigation.

They cordoned off the crash site to prevent unauthorized access and to ensure the safety of the villagers. 

The officers also began preliminary assessments to determine the cause of the crash, which remains unknown at this time.