The Nigerian military on Friday confirmed the death of three of its officers in a helicopter crash which occurred on Thursday night.
The crash happened around the Federal University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State according to information made available by the military authorities.
The crash occurred just three days after another crash in Damare, Girei Local Government Area, Adamawa state.
In a short statement published on its website, the Defence Headquarters said the victims were crew members aboard the helicopter.
The military, which had earlier refused to confirm the incident, said in the statement: “at about 2200hours yesterday 13 November 2014, a ground attack helicopter on an armed patrol crashed around the Federal University of Technology Yola, Adamawa State.
“The crew of 3 was lost in the ill-fated accident. Rescue party worked throughout the night to preserve the wreckage of the aircraft and scene of the accident for proper investigation to be carried out. Further details would be made known later.”
