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KDF Helicopter Crash in West Pokot Kills Five, Including CDF Ogolla and Captain Litali

Apr 19, 2024, 09:13 AM

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.