Below is a press statement from the Lagos State Police
Command. Read below...
Following a distress call received from Local Divers at
about 3:10 pm today, 12th August, 2015, that a Helicopter plunged into the
Lagos Lagoon at Oworonshoki, a team of Policemen and other emergency management
agencies swiftly moved to the scene. During the rescue operation, six persons
on board the helicopter were rescued alive and taken to the hospital for
medical attention and are responding to treatment, while four corpses were
recovered.
Initial enquiry revealed that the helicopter belongs to Bristow Helicopters and that twelve(12) persons were said to be on board the ill-fated helicopter.
Initial enquiry revealed that the helicopter belongs to Bristow Helicopters and that twelve(12) persons were said to be on board the ill-fated helicopter.
In another development, there has been a high rate of fire
incidents in Lagos State, arising from carelessness and mishandling of
petroleum products through black marketeering and mass storage at homes due to
perceived scarcity. Yesterday, 13/08/2015 at about 2030hrs, along Maidan
Street, by Ajiliti area of Mile 12, a Motorcycle conveying a woman with a
gallon of petrol stacked in a polythene bag collided with another Motorcycle.
In the process, the content spilled on the road and caught fire. The fire
engulfed both motorcycles and four others close by.
The rider, the passenger and two others suffered severe
burns and have been admitted at a nearby hospital for treatment. The Command
therefore appeals to members of the public to be mindful of how they handle
petroleum products, stop mass storage of the product in their homes. Motorists,
especially Tanker Drivers are equally admonished to observe traffic rules and
speed limits to avoid such occurrences.
Signed DSP Patricia Amadin Police Public Relation Officer
Lagos State Command
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