Vice-President Osinbajo involved in chopper crash scare

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The helicopter conveying the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Nigerian Air Force helicopter, crashed immediately after take off at Kabba on Saturday.

It was gathered that the Vice President, alongside his security detail, were on their way to Lokoja when the incident occurred.

The Vice-President was however unhurt from the near tragic incident.

Laolu Akande, spokesman for Osinbajo later confirmed in a statement that the vice president and the crew were unhurt.

“VP Osinbajo’s Chopper crash lands in Kabba, but he and the entire crew safe,” Akande posted.

“He is continuing with his engagements and plans for the day in Kogi State.”