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Helicopter Crashes in Ondo State

A helicopter crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, causing panic among locals. Emergency workers are on the scene as details about the crash are still unclear.

Helicopter Crashes in Ondo State

A helicopter has crashed in Igbokoda, which is the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area in Ondo State. At this time, we do not know how many people were on the helicopter or what happened to them.

The crash happened on Monday. This incident caused panic among residents of the coastal area as emergency workers and other authorities rushed to find out what went wrong.

As of now, we still do not know the identity of the helicopter or the people who were on board.

Jimoh Abayomi, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the crash. He mentioned that the police are working hard to get more details.

"Details surrounding the incident are still emerging, as efforts to establish the full circumstances continue," Mr Abayomi said in a brief statement on Monday.

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He added that the police urge the public, especially those in Igbokoda and nearby communities, to stay calm and not spread unverified information.

"The public will be duly informed as soon as further credible information becomes available," he said.

PREMIUM TIMES will bring more updates in later reports.

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