Tinubu Wants Search Intensified In PH Helicopter Crash, Commiserates With Victims’ Families

President Bola Tinubu has directed that search and rescue for passengers of the ill-fated helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic near Bonny Finima on Thursday in Port-Harcourt be intensified.

In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu urged military officers involved in various operations in the zone to join the rescue mission, and provide all necessary support to the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, and other relevant agencies.

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The president also condoled the Board and staff of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and the families of all those who were confirmed to have passed away in the accident.

He fervently prays that the Almighty God will grant eternal rest to the three departed souls and comfort their families.