Mohammed Shosanya
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Limited) reports that it lost contact with the Helicopter, with Registration Number: 5NBQG, which took off from Port Harcourt NAF Base en route the FPSO –NUIMS ANTAN on the 24th of October 2024, about 11:22am.
In a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, the Company disclosed that there were 8 persons on board (6 passengers and 2 crew members) in the helicopter which it engaged, adding that the appropriate authorities have been contacted, including the Ministry of Aviation, who have since issued a press statement.
The company also assured that search and rescue missions are currently ongoing.
It said so far,three bodies have been recovered, and that regular updates shall be provided as the events unfold.
“We lost contact with the Helicopter –Register Number: 5NBQG, engaged by NNPC Limited, that took off from Port Harcourt NAF Base en route the FPSO –NUIMS ANTAN.
“Search and rescue missions are currently ongoing. So far, three (3) bodies have been recovered.
“We shall continue to monitor the situation and provide regular updates as the events unfold. Our prayers are with the passengers, crew and their respective families at this very difficult time. We will continue to do everything possible to support the ongoing search and rescue operation” the statement added.
