Why Yemi Osinbajo’s helicopter crashed yesterday – Caverton helicopters

An air charter service, Caverton Helicopter, on Saturday has revealed the reason the Vice president’s plane crash landed yesterday.

The group blamed hazy weather conditions for the helicopter crash involving Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.

Yesterday we reported that the helicopter crash landed in Kogi state, though the VP and everyone present came out safe and sound.

Caverton group has now released a statement revealing why the incident occurred.

Josiah Choms, an executive at Caverton said the accident was due to “unusual weather conditions.” According to Mr. Choms, there were no injuries to the passengers or crew members as 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,” the statement added.

Osinbajo had last night updated the public that he was safe and sound, he also made it known that campaign would continue as planned. 

He wrote;

“We are extremely grateful to the Lord for preserving our lives from the incident that just happened. Everyone of us is safe and no one is maimed.

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“We are safe and sound! Thank you to everyone who has expressed concern and thank you to the crew who managed the situation well.

“We believe that God will continue to keep us and Nigeria safe even as we go higher. We continue.”

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