The PUNCH reported that the aircraft had crash-landed on Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja Lagos on Tuesday.
The governor also commended the Lagos State Emergency Management services, which relentlessly cleared the road of debris from the helicopter while also praising residents of the neighborhood of the crash.
“We do not know the cause of the helicopter crash. That would be done by experts at the NSIB, which is an investigative bureau. But we are thankful that we got a very quick response both from Lagos State Emergency Service and all the residents of the neighborhood, especially two very gallant citizens; Oluwafemi and Opeyemi.
The governor added: “We could see that the crash site had been secured. All the wreckage has been evacuated and moved into a truck right. It would be transported officially and handed over to the Nigerian Aviation Authority where I am sure necessary investigations would be done. “We are thankful to all the residents and all of you that came out very quickly and were able to rescue the occupants. Thanks to workers at the fuel station because where the crash happened was a gas line. I am thankful to the two people I mentioned earlier and I am sure we are happy that while the unfortunate incident happened in the middle of the road, it has not led to any fatality”.All rights reserved.
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