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Several people feared dead as KDF chopper crashes in Elgeyo Marakwet

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Reports indicate that there were over ten top military officials on board when chopper crashed.

Several people have been killed after a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) chopper crashed at the Kaben-Cheptulel border between Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties on Thursday afternoon.

Reports indicate that there were over ten top military officials on board when the helicopter crashed.

The chopper had taken off from Cheptulel Boys Secondary School, where a security meeting was held to assess the security situation and possible reopening of schools along the Marakwet-West Pokot border.

The military is yet to issue a statement.

Isaac Mwaura, the government spokesperson, has urged Kenyans to stay calm and avoid any speculations concerning the military aircraft that has crashed.

Following the tragedy, President William Ruto convened a meeting at State House, according to State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed.

Sources indicated that the meeting was called to assess the situation following the chopper crash and make a statement to the country. 

 

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