Obasanjo's son Gbenga confirmed to be among today's air crash's fatalities

 
Gbenga Obasanjo

FORMER president Olusegun Obasanjo's son Gbenga has been confirmed as one of the casualties of today's plane crash in Lagos when a private aircraft crash-landed shortly after take-off.

In a ghastly tragedy, the charted flight carrying the remains of former Ondo State governor Segun Agagu, crash-landed shortly after take-off. Bound for Akure where his funeral holds tomorrow, the Associated Airlines burst into flames almost immediately it was airborne and so far, 16 of the 27 passengers on board have been confirmed dead.

Apart from Segun Obasanjo, Dr Agagu's wife and his children, along with several Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) topshots are said to be among the fatalities. In addition, the son of former presidential aspirant Chief Olu Falae and Mr Okusanya of MIC Caskets who make the coffin also died in the crash.

They were all bound for Akure where they were to attend tomorrow's funeral, with most of the passengers accompanying the family as a goodwill gesture. So far, authorities have confirmed that there are five survivors from the crash who have been taken to hospital.

Also, the casket containing the remains of the former governor has been recovered and has been deposited in the nearby naval base in Ikeja. Aviation ministry spokesman Joe Obi, said there were few survivors from the horrific crash.

He added: “The plane couldn’t lift properly so it just came down. Some persons are being rushed to hospital and a few dead bodies have been recovered but there are survivors.”

Chartered from the Associated Airlines with seven crew members and and 20 passengers, the private aircraft came down in the Oshodi area of Lagos. When contacted, Yakubu Dati, the communications manager of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria confirmed that the casualties
Obasanjo's son Gbenga confirmed to be among today's air crash's fatalities FORMER president Olusegun Obasanjo's son Gbenga has been confirmed as one of the casualties of today's plane crash in Lagos when a private aircraft crash-landed shortly after take-off. In a ghastly tragedy, the charted flight carrying the remains of former Ondo State governor Segun Agagu, crash-landed shortly after take-off. Bound for Akure where his funeral holds tomorrow, the Associated Airlines burst into flames almost immediately it was airborne and so far, 16 of the 27 passengers on board have been confirmed dead. Apart from Segun Obasanjo, Dr Agagu's wife and his children, along with several Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) topshots are said to be among the fatalities. In addition, the son of former presidential aspirant Chief Olu Falae and Mr Okusanya of MIC Caskets who make the coffin also died in the crash. They were all bound for Akure where they were to attend tomorrow's funeral, with most of the passengers accompanying the family as a goodwill gesture. So far, authorities have confirmed that there are five survivors from the crash who have been taken to hospital. Also, the casket containing the remains of the former governor has been recovered and has been deposited in the nearby naval base in Ikeja. Aviation ministry spokesman Joe Obi, said there were few survivors from the horrific crash. He added: “The plane couldn’t lift properly so it just came down. Some persons are being rushed to hospital and a few dead bodies have been recovered but there are survivors.” Chartered from the Associated Airlines with seven crew members and and 20 passengers, the private aircraft came down in the Oshodi area of Lagos. When contacted, Yakubu Dati, the communications manager of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria confirmed that the casualties.