These are photos from the crash site
The plane that crashed few minutes ago has been identified as an Associated airline heading to Akure from Lagos..The plane with seven crew and 20 passengers is reportedly carrying the body of late Olusegun Agagu (the former Governor of Ondo State ) his family members and friends to Akure. And about 20 passengers have been reported dead which includes the first son of a former president of Nigeria.
According to those present around the scene, the crash happened at the local wing of the airport, close to the section where JET-A1, plane fuel is stored.
Fire service officials are still evacuating the occupants of the plane and it is not yet clear if there are any survivors.
Yakubu Datti, the spokesman of the Nigeria aviation agencies, has asked for more time to get concrete details of the accident.
An official, who asked not to be named, said the crashed plane was just about to take off when the accident occurred.
More photos after the cut...
Details to come!
This is double wahala for dead body. Feel so sadden by this.
ReplyDeleteThey should have just used a simple hearse instead of plane.
ReplyDeletevery sad news for Nigeria ans ondo state
ReplyDeleteNigeria politicians and their juju
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