EMERGENCY

CHOPPER CRASHES IN IKEJA LAGOS STATE

A chopper has crashed in the Oba Akran area in Ikeja, Lagos State, Channels Television has learnt.

The Spokesman for the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Tunji Oketunbi, confirmed the development on Tuesday afternoon.

Also, an official of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) told news correspondents that the chopper burst into flames when the incident happened.

On its part, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said two persons were onboard the ill-fated copter.

NEMA Zonal Coordinator for South-West, Ibrahim Farinloye, on the Agency’s official WhatsApp platform, said though the identity of the operator of the helicopter was yet unknown, both men were rescued alive.

First responders from NEMA, LASEMA and investigators from the NSIB have arrived the scene.

We will keep you updated as the story unfolds.

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