The Rivers State Police Command has reported that eight individuals lost their lives after an Eastwind Aviation helicopter crashed into the Bonny River in Rivers State. The helicopter, carrying six passengers and two crew members, was on its way from Port Harcourt Military Base to the FPSO Nuim Antan offshore platform when it went down.
Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed that all aboard are presumed dead, and the Marine Division is working with agencies to recover the wreckage. The Ministry of Aviation disclosed that three bodies have been recovered, and search efforts continue. The National Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the crash.
