Panic gripped residents of Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday following reports of a helicopter crash in the coastal community.
The aircraft reportedly went down in the water around Larada Street (A & B), triggering immediate panic among locals as residents scrambled to initiate a local search and rescue effort.
As of the time of filing this report, official details regarding the incident remain sketchy, and the total number of passengers aboard the aircraft, as well as the condition of potential survivors, has not been officially confirmed.
Emergency responders, security personnel, and relevant government agencies are expected to reach the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, identify the operator of the aircraft, and provide verified casualty figures. Search operations in the area remain ongoing.
