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Friends of the pilot of the helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt, River State, Captain Yakubu Dukas, have taken to social media to mourn his passing.

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Ekwutosblog reported that the helicopter with eight persons on board, crashed into the waters near Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

The Sikorsky SK76 helicopter with registration 5NBQG and operated by East Wind Aviation, was en-route from Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) to the NUIMANTAN oil rig when it disappeared.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said five bodies have been recovered so far from the helicopter crash site.

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) confirmed the sad development in a statement issued by its president, Abednego Galadima.

According to the statement, the late Captain was the vice president of the association until his death.

“The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) received, with great sadness, the news of the helicopter crash offshore today, October 24, 2024,” the statement read.

“Even more saddening is that the captain on board, Captain Yakubu Dukas, was a seasoned helicopter pilot with more than 20 years of flying experience and, until this tragic accident, served as the Vice President of our esteemed union

“We have consistently emphasized that operating conditions in the aviation industry must always be optimal to ensure the safety of all professionals, as there is no parking space up there.

“We urge the government and all stakeholders to aim for zero accidents in their operations, considering the catastrophic consequences of air crashes.

“We also call on all relevant agencies to leave no stone unturned in investigating the immediate and underlying causes of this tragic incident and to implement measures to prevent further occurrences.

“Our prayers are with the families of all those who were on board.”

 

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Residents Rush To Scoop Groundnut Oil As Another Tanker Overturns In Niger, Three Days After 98 Were Killed In Explosion.

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Trending videos show dozens of residents in Bida town, Niger State, collecting groundnut oil after a tanker overturned near Shafa filling station in the Esso area.

According to reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday morning, just three days after the deadly tanker explosion on Dikko-Maje Road, near Badeggi filling station in Suleja Local Government Area, which resulted in the loss of 98 lives.

Reports indicate that those gathered to collect the spilling fuel were caught in an explosion, which also impacted those trying to assist the victims.

The fire spread across a large area, leaving behind charred remains and widespread destruction.

The explosion is said to have occurred around 9:00 am while efforts were underway to transfer PMS from the overturned tanker to another vehicle.

Despite the recent tragic incident in Suleja Local Government Area, new videos from Tuesday morning show residents in Bida approaching the fallen truck with jerry cans and buckets to collect the spilled groundnut oil near a filling station in the town.

 

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Ekweremadu’s wife returns to Nigeria after release from UK prison

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Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria, according to the Vanguard Newspaper.

It will be recalled that Senator Ekweremadu, his wife, and Dr. Obinna Obeta were sentenced by a UK court on charges related to organ harvesting.

The former Deputy Senate President was sentenced to 10 years in prison, while Mrs Ekweremadu received a six-year sentence.

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Gunman opens fire on wedding guests in Kebbi, killing 9-year-old child and leaving one other injured

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A nine-year-old child, Al’amin Garba has been killed after a man identified as Muhammad Sani opened fire at guests at a wedding ceremony in Kebbi State.

Another child, Bello Shehu who is seven years old was also said to have been injured during the attack.

The incident was said to have occurred in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State

While Garba died instantly from a gunshot wound in his head, Shehu sustained severe injuries to his ribs.

He has been admitted to a medical facility in the area while the shooter has been arrested.

Speaking on the incident, the commissioner of police for Kebbi command, Bello Sani condemned the incident.

He appealed to residents to submit every firearm in the possession to the police for public safety.

He also called for a thorough investigation and immediate prosecution of the shooter.

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