Helicopter Crash in Igbokoda Sparks Investigation by Police

A helicopter crash occurred in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area, on Monday. Residents reported hearing a loud sound prior to the crash, but access to the site was hindered due to the swampy terrain within the creek.

A local resident stated, “We heard a very loud sound in the area where the incident occurred, but we could not get there because the place is a swampy area inside the creek; we are just looking at it from afar.” Police and military personnel later arrived to initiate rescue operations, with concerns that the occupants of the helicopter may have died. The exact number of casualties has not been confirmed.

The Ondo State Police Command, represented by Public Relations Officer DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation has commenced to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the crash. Jimoh urged residents to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information, promising that credible updates would be provided as they become available.