The Nigerian Security Investigation Bureau has introduced that it has discovered the wreckage of the helicopter that crashed final Thursday into the Atlantic Ocean whereas conveying staff of the Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Restricted from Port Harcourt.
This was contained in a press release issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Household Help, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, on Thursday.
PUNCH On-line stories that the helicopter crashed into the Atlantic Ocean with eight passengers and crew, whereas 5 our bodies have been recovered; others are but to be discovered.
The our bodies discovered had been retrieved from the ocean on separate days inside eight days of search by a coalition of businesses.
Within the assertion, the NSIB introduced that the allied crew and companions main the cost for the search and restoration efforts of the ditched Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registration 5N BQG, have positioned its wreckage.
The wreckage was recognized roughly 0.775 nautical miles “from the FPSO Adoon. It was positioned at a depth of 42 meters, with coordinates registered at Latitude 04° 13.634′ N and Longitude 008° 19.442′ E. Preparations are at present underway for the helicopter’s restoration to assist additional investigation.”
Director Common of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh, counseled the search crew and companions main the search and restoration efforts: “Finding the wreckage is a crucial milestone in our efforts to know the circumstances surrounding this tragic accident.
“The dedication and cooperation proven by all concerned events have been distinctive, and we’re decided to conduct a radical investigation to offer readability and closure to the households of these affected.”
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