President Goodluck Jonathan, has released a statement, mourning the death of Governor Patrick Yakowa, Andrew Owoeye Azazi, among other occupants of the ill-fated helicopter, which crashed in his native Bayelsa state this evening.
The four other occupants of the chopper were named as: Dauda Tsoho, an aide to Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna and Warrant Officer Mohammed Kamal, an aide to former National Security Adviser, Owoye Azazi, and the pilots, Commander Muritala Mohammed Daba and Lt. Adeyemi O. Sowole.
“President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed utter shock and sadness over the crash Saturday in Bayelsa State of a military helicopter resulting in the death of Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State and former National Security Adviser (NSA), Gen. Owoye Azazi (rtd), their aides, Dauda Tsoho and Warrant Officer Mohammed Kamal and the pilots, Commander Muritala Mohammed Daba and Lt. Adeyemi O. Sowole,” the statement said.
“The President extends deep and heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the deceased, and the governments and people of Kaduna and Bayelsa States. He describes the sudden loss of these distinguished Nigerians as extremely painful to the entire nation.
“President Jonathan has ordered an investigation into the cause(s) of the crash.”
Update 1:
(NEMA) The National Emergency Management Agency says it has concluded its search and rescue operation concerning the naval helicopter that crashed in Bayelsa this afternoon.
NEMA Spokesperson, Yushau Shuaibu said that six occupants of the chopper were found dead, and that their remains had been deposited in a mortuary.
The agency insisted on not naming the victims of the crash, chosing to contact the families of the deceased first, but the Peoples Democratic Party has already confirmed that Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna and former National Security Adviser, Owoeye Azazi, were in the helicopter.
The NEMA statement read, “The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that conclusion of the search and rescue operation over a Naval helicopter that crashed this afternoon in Nember area of Bayelsa State.
“The operation which involved collaborations of response agencies and volunteers led to the recovery of the bodies of the six passengers on-board the the helicopter.
“While the bodies have been deposited in the mortuary, further details on the victims will soon be announced after their families have been formally informed.
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(Reuters) - The governor of Nigeria's Kaduna state, Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, was killed on Saturday when his helicopter crashed in the southerly oil-producing Bayelsa state, an aide to the politician told Reuters.
Bayelsa police spokesman Fidelis Odunna confirmed a helicopter had crashed in Ogbia Creek but gave no details of who was on board or any casualties.
An aide to Yakowa who asked not to be named said Yakowa had been killed in the crash.
Nigeria's 36 state governors are among the most powerful politicians in Africa's biggest oil producer, often controlling budgets bigger than other African countries.
Local residents said several high-profile politicians had traveled to Bayelsa, President Goodluck Jonathan's home state, this weekend for a funeral. Jonathan was not in Bayelsa at the time of the crash, the presidency said.
Former national Security Adviser and 2 Others were also said to be on board
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OH MY GOD!! y yakowa.may dea soul soul rest n pfect peac.amen
ReplyDeleteNorthern conspiracy on the way against 2015 general election. I see the likes of IBB,BUGARI,ATIKU and others.in action.first is danbaba suntai of taraba now is yakowa and azazi.God pass you all boko haramist.cime 2015 and beyond no northerne r,mean hausa/fulani wull rulethis coutry again.enough is enough.
ReplyDeleteSince he assummed office,hausa kadunas has neva bn happy.now that he is dead,let them rejoice bcos in de history of kaduna,a xtian has neva gorverned kaduna.they hav killed him.let them investgat his clode aides nd securities.R N P
ReplyDeleteUnbelivable! What a gr8t loss 2 kaduna state but i op dis is not a planned plane crash, whateva, may der gentle soul rest in eternity.
ReplyDeleteLets God arise and his enemies be scartered,lets God arise and his enemies be scartered,lets God arise and his enemies be scartered,oh my God arise.
ReplyDeleteWhy didn't anybody investigate the cause of my grandpa's death?. Make I hear word o!
ReplyDeleteWas he involvd in helcopter crash 2?
DeleteMay their souls RIP!
Deletethis must be a plot from his muslim aides bcos d man broke a history n kaduna
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace
ReplyDeleteThis year has been a terrible year for this country. Why all these crashes? First it was Dana. Next it was Danbaba Suntai of Taraba state. Now it is Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State. May their souls rest in perfect peace, amen.
ReplyDeleteI think it is high time they keep it low instead of flying high. May other Govt officials be able to learn frm this that in life; we live and we die. So do good while you are still alive. R I P
ReplyDeleteI think it is high time they keep it low instead of flying high. May other Govt officials be able to learn frm this that in life; we live and we die. So do good while you are still alive. R I P
ReplyDeleteGEJ is not a good president,he is demon,he belongs to cult,if not so,why all these mishap during his reign,tell him to repent and even resign,if he cant handle security challenges in this country,hes just wasting innocent Nigerian lives.
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ReplyDeleteCorruption can kill anybody directly or indirectly .
Check record of plane Crash recently in Nigeria , you will see that it has to do with service and maintenance problem .
What do you think ? everybody wants ride Big Jeep leaving in Big Vila like our Corrupt Politician .
I know some Christian will continue to be moron ( apology to real Jesus Follower )
in this country by blaming Muslim for everything when we know that it is technical or corruption problem .
Whose aids or Pilot will kill himself bcos of money ? Who will spend the money ?
These are learned and Professional People
Na wa for u .
What a tragic loss. We've lost prominent men and women this year, what is happening?
ReplyDeleteMay their gentle Soul rest in perfect peace in Jesus Name.
ReplyDeleteWhat goes up MUST come down.
ReplyDeleteWhy are these myopic α̲̅πϑ short sighted demons attributing †ђξ crash to †ђξ northerners? Is dat †ђξ best way to vent your anger? God gives life when He wish α̲̅πϑ He takes it when He wish. When, how or where one will die is a knowledge hidden and it is not revealed to anyone? So why †ђξ hysteria? Hey! Grow up! Nothing last forever, stop blaming people for an unavoidable mishap. Death is hanging on everyone's neck! Stop wasting †ђξ remaining part of your life throwing accusations at people. Do something to better your tomorrow and quit fuelling misunderstanding among people. If you like rule †ђξ whole world one day you must surely die α̲̅πϑ you must account for all you've done while alive...! Where is Pharoah today? As if he never existed. A word is enough for †ђξ wise. RIP to †ђξ departed souls.
ReplyDeleteU hv spoken well' May God bless U ananymous 7:59AM
DeleteHaba,have got to a level when we dont even believe in the will of God anymore?it was their time to go back to their Lord and that was exactly what happened...nothing seems planned here to me.
ReplyDeleteI have said it time without number that each and everyone of us should always check our source of income .
ReplyDeleteIt is important if you want to die peacefully .
How can you and your family be enjoying at the expense of poor Nigerians .
Some of the Chinese prostitute arrested in Lagos confess that there major customers are politician ( $1000 to $2000 per night ).
Now tell me , do you think nemesis will not catch up with them .
However , i m not attributing their death to my aforementioned point,
just advice for remaining people that are involving in inflicting problem to the life of average and poor Nigeria by corruption ( directly or indirectly ).
Just wait and see , how God we deal with ...
Anonymous 7:59AM and 8:57AM have really spoken well and that is how a good beliver christian or muslimm should think and behave. These are part of the teaching of our two holy religious. Please my dear brothers and sisters, we have blessed hands lets join it together and move our ONLY DEAR Nation forward.
ReplyDeleteIt's a pity sentiments has blind folded d eyes n minds of poor n impoverished nigerians. Rememba dis are leaders who live in affluent nt minding wether u are a christian poor or muslims poor. Dis are leaders dat makes live unbearable 4 every nigerians irrespective of wether u are a northerner or a southerners. Dis are leaders who convert d rights of everybody in nigeria 2 private property. Dis are leaders who will nt construct d road for commoners 2 use just because dey can afford to fly in d air. Dis are leaders who will nt make electricities availabu 2 me n u just because dey can afford generating set along wit d fueling. Dis are leaders who careless of common mans' education just bcos dey can send their children abroad out of d money dey stole a way frm me n u. Dis are leaders who will nt make our health sector workable 4 me n u just bcos at d slightes signs of headache dey travel abroad, living me n u 2 our fate. Dis are leaders wen dey use d dillapidated road dat belong 2 me n u who never embezled public fund block us frm moving or else dey n wound or kill d commoners wen we must move just bcos we dont have access 2 public fund like dem. 4 example bcos GEJ want attend Redeem camp people traveling from lagos 2 ibadan cant move for hours 2 days ago. Pls nigerians tink deeply n give tanks 2 God, it may be dat God has listenend 2 our cries n he his trying 2 warn our leaders so dat dey have a change of heart n amend. Dat my word 4 d wise tankr
ReplyDeleteDon't say dat again, God don't do evil. Will of God is to see our great grand child. May the departed soul RiP.
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