A helicopter crash in Akwa Ibom State is said to have killed six oil workers and two crew members.
The chopper ditched and nosed into the Atlantic Ocean while the victims were at work at the OML 123 oil field.
Before the tragedy, AFRIPOST learnt that they were working at the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel and the Mimbo platform at around 11:40 a.m.
All of the victims on board were thought dead, according to a source who made hints about the development.
“There were six personnel and two crew members onboard the helicopter. Three bodies have been recovered so far. Search and rescue is ongoing.
“The helicopter belongs to Eastwind Aviation,” the source stated.