Ruto convenes urgent Security Council meeting after military plane crash » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 18 – President William Ruto convened a National Security Council meeting at State House Nairobi on Thursday evening following a helopter crash that killed top military commanders.

State House Spokesman Hussein Mohamed said a statement will be issued after the meeting.

“President William Ruto has convened an urgent meeting of the National Security Council at State House Nairobi this evening following a Kenya Defence Forces’ helicopter crash this afternoon in Elgeyo-Marakwet County,” Hussein said in a statement.

We start our news bulletin with Breaking News from West Pokot where a military helicopter has crashed, killing more than five top commanders.

There are reports that Military Chief General Francis Ogolla is among the casualties but no official confirmation has been provided by authorities.

The Military Headquarters has said any such announcement can only be confirmed by State House.

The top Military officials are said to have been on a security assessment mission when their helicopter went down and burst into flames.

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And following the military plane crash said to have killed top military commanders,

Stay tuned for more updates on this Breaking News story.

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