The Nigerian Navy disclosed, Sunday, that its search and
rescue efforts, after the Dec 15 helicopter crash in Okoloba community, has led to the recovery of six bodies of the
victims of the crash, saying that the bodies have been deposited at the Federal
Medical Center , Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
.
It said with the recovery, the Navy has commenced
investigation into the cause of the accident.
The statement by the
Director of Naval Information, Commodore Kabiru Aliyu reads, “The Nigerian Navy
wishes to confirm that search and rescue effort has led to the recovery of all
the 4 passengers and the 2 pilots on board its helicopter NN 07 which crashed
on 15 December 2012”.
“The bodies of the victims have been recovered from the
scene of the incident and the crash site has been duly secured to allow for
detailed investigation. It should be noted that the report of the investigation
would be made available as soon as possible”.
The names of the victims according to the statement are, Mr
Patrick I. Yakowa, Governor of Kaduna State, General Andrew Owoye Azazi, former
National Security Adviser, Mr Dauda Tsoho, Aide to Governor Yakowa, Warrant
Officer Mohammed Kamal-Aide to General Azazi, Commander Murtala Muhammed Daba.
And Lieutenant Olukayode Sowola.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Dele
Ezeoba, Sunday visited the site of the crash.
truely sad.
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