New police Spokesperson, Frank UbaThe Nigeria Police have denied that their Helicopter, Bell 429 5NMDA, crash-landed in Bauchi with some occupants sustaining injuries.
A statement by the spokesman of the Force Headquarters, Frank Mba, admitted however, that the helicopter, flying from Abuja to Bauchi, was involved in a controlled safe landing yesterday, January 26, at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi.
“The aircraft did not crash as being reported in some sections of the media and none of the occupants sustained any injury whatsoever.
“All six on board, including the pilot and co-pilot are in good condition.
“Similarly, the aircraft, which was flown by one of the best Police Pilots, was professionally safe-landed with minor damage on the rear rotor as a result of obstacle at the landing spot. The incident occurred around 7:30PM (local time).”
Mba said that the Inspector-General, Usman Alkali Baba, has commended the Police Air-Wing for their professionalism in safe-landing the aircraft and averting any serious air-mishap.
“He further noted that the Nigeria Police Air-wing – with a fleet of one fixed-wing aircraft, a citation jet and 13 helicopters – has got a strong history of air safety since its establishment in the year 1972.”
