Many people are feared dead after a helicopter crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday.
The crash reportedly occurred in the riverine community, throwing residents into panic as they were said to have scampered for safety.
A resident who confirmed the incident said efforts were ongoing to reach the crash site and ascertain the extent of the casualties.
“Yes, it’s true. A helicopter just crashed now at Igbokoda, Ondo State,” the resident said.
Details of the crash, including the number of people aboard the helicopter and the condition of possible survivors, remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.
The spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Abayomi Jimoh, said he was unaware of the incident but promised to make inquiries.
Igbokoda is a major commercial centre in Ilaje, a coastal and oil-producing area of Ondo State where helicopters are frequently used for oil and gas logistics operations.
The cause of the crash had not been established as of the time of filing this report.