A tragic helicopter crash involving the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in the Sindar area of West Pokot resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including Captain Hillary Litali and Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla. The incident occurred when the helicopter caught fire, leading to five fatalities and three survivors. The remains of the victims were transported to Nairobi as families and the nation mourn. Among the deceased was Captain Litali, who was an aide to General Ogolla and had last visited his family during the Easter Holiday. His father learned of his son's death through social media. Locals at Cheptulel Boys High School recalled their interactions with the KDF team before the crash. A first responder recounted attempts to rescue the victims, and Everylne Litali held photos of her son during this tragic time.
Father of Captain Hillary Litali, who died in helicopter crash with CDF Ogolla, speaks https://t.co/wflNINReMh
Locals recall moments with KDF team at Cheptulel Boys High School before deadly chopper crash https://t.co/jCJoWSeCP1
Everylne Litali holds photos of her son Hillary Litali, an aide of CDF Francis Ogolla. Litali, 29, perished in the Thursday chopper crash with his boss. He last visited home during the Easter Holiday. https://t.co/9EewWeG1HP
First responder recounts attempts to rescue KDF chopper crash victims https://t.co/A44OWifDV1
I learnt about the passing of my son Captain Hillary Litali, who perished in a chopper crash alongside CDF General Francis Ogolla, on social media, father says. https://t.co/YcwLUxSKs4
Families in Kirinyaga mourn kin killed in KDF chopper crash alongside General Ogolla https://t.co/g4jYx27TYQ
Remains of the victims of the KDF chopper crash arrive in Nairobi. https://t.co/0FzXAF5QxN
Locals recall moments with KDF team at Cheptulel Boys High School before deadly chopper crash https://t.co/jCJoWSeCP1
KDF chopper crash kills five in West Pokot https://t.co/gzwoMNvpVx
KDF HELICOPTER crashes, catches fire in Sindar area, West Pokot; police say five occupants dead while three survived. https://t.co/XU2ONhY85l
KDF helicopter crashes, catches fire in Sindar area, West Pokot; police say five occupants dead while three survived. https://t.co/P4kx4JbFlf
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