The helicopter which conveyed
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo from Abuja to Kabba in Kogi state, crash-landed as
a result of unusual weather condition.
Caverton Helicopters, owners of
the aircraft, said this in a statement issued on Saturday.
Osinbajo was on a campaign trip to
Kogi when the chopper crash-landed in Kabba. There were no injuries recorded
during the incident.
The vice-president came out
unhurt and immediately continued his business in the state, receiving a warm
welcome from residents as he was driven through the town.
Josiah Choms, Caverton managing
director, said investigation into the incident has commenced.
“An Augusta AW139 Helicopter,
under management by Caverton Helicopters was involved in a mishap on landing in
Kabba, Kogi State around 3pm today (2nd February 2019) as a result of unusual
weather conditions,” he said.
“There were no injuries to the
passengers or crew on board and they were all quickly and safely evacuated.
“The relevant authorities have
been duly informed and an investigation into the incident has commenced. We
will, of course, support the authorities as required.:
In a statement, the media team of
the vice-president also confirmed that investigation was underway.
Lalolu Akande, media aide of the
vice-president, said Stephen Ocheni, minister of state for labour, senior
presidential aides, security officials and the crew were on board the ill-fated
aircraft.
“We are grateful to God for His
protection and safety, and we thank the crew and security personnel for their
prompt response and service. We are also grateful for the tremendous
expressions of concern and affection, as well as prayers from all,” he said in
a statement.
“As is procedural, a full investigation
into the causes of the incident would be conducted by aviation authorities.”
The crash was the second the
vice-president was involved in within eight months.
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
We are not stupid okay!
ReplyDeleteInvestigation isn't even complete yet so what's the conclusion about "unusual weather condition" coming from.
Besides, how does this strange weather explain the pulling of the rotor blades from the craft?
watch your back , you may have step on a big toe,
ReplyDeleteSecond crash within eight months- this doesn't sound normal. There could be more than meets the eye
ReplyDelete