The crashed chopper
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo narrowly escaped death today when his helicopter crashed on its way to a campaign rally in Kaaba, Kogi State.
The incident marks the second time the Vice President would be involved in a chopper accident. Osinbajo had once survived an air mishap in Abuja when his helicopter crash-landed shortly after take-off at the Customs Command and Staff College’s graduation ceremony on June 7, 2018, in Gwagawalada, Abuja.
Video of the accident scene:
In a swift reaction to the accident, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Laolu Akande, issued a statement saying the Vice President is safe and has continued his engagements in Kogi.
The statement reads: “Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has arrived Kabba, Kogi State today. His Chopper had crash landed after a landing incident, but everyone is safe.
“Prof. Osinbajo now in Kabba after the incident and continuing his engagements in the State, engaging the people on the Next Level plan of the Buhari administration.
Meanwhile, the presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Osinbajo in a Tweet for surviving the crash.
The Tweet says: “Dear Vice President @ProfOsinbajo, I just received news of the crash of your helicopter in Kabba, Kogi State.
“I am happy to note however that all is well with you and your delegation. -AA.”
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