How We Survived Helicopter Crash – Ojudu

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Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Affairs, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, who was among those onboard the presidential helicopter that crashed in Kabba, Kogi State yesterday has attributed their survival to God and the safety belts.

The helicopter which was carrying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his entourage, including the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Prof. Stephen Ocheni, crash-landed after developing a fault.

All the passengers and the crew were however rescued unhurt from the wreckage.

Ojudu in a post on his Facebook page also commended the security officials and members of the rescue team who compromised their own safety to ensure that everyone in the chopper was promptly evacuated.

Ojudu’s post reads: “To family, friends and associates thank you all for your concern and show of love and affection. I can’t thank you enough. It was a miracle we survived. The belts did a marvellous job and so were the security men on the ground who quickly pulled us out of the wreckage not minding their own safety.

“We were also calm all through the ordeal. There was no panic of any kind. The immediate concern of all of us was the safety of our principal. We ensured he got out first. He too ensured we were all out before going into a vehicle. When we were all safely in the bus he insisted the assignment must go on and we drove to the palace of Obaro of Kabba. The Kabba people gave us a warm welcome and showered us with prayers. We thank them all.

“Above all God must be praised for providing us that umbrella of protection and prevented the helicopter from exploding in flames.”