Following the recent helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has confirmed that five individuals remain missing, while only three bodies have been recovered so far. The helicopter, reportedly used for oil operations, went down under circumstances still under investigation.
NNPC’s statement underscores the ongoing search efforts, as teams continue to look for the missing persons amid challenging conditions. The company has assured the public and families of the missing that it is doing everything possible to locate the individuals and fully investigate the incident’s cause. This accident highlights the risks associated with the oil and gas sector in Nigeria, where aviation is frequently used for operations in remote and often difficult-to-reach locations.
