The General Manager, Public Affairs, NCAA, Mr Sam Adurogboye, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday. Adurogboye said that initial reports indicated that the helicopter was owned by Tropical Arctic Logistics Ltd, with registration number 5N – BVQ while the aircraft type was AW139. “The pilot was compelled to land between Benin and Ore in an unscheduled diversion to pick up someone. “NCAA has begun full scale investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the unscheduled diversion. “As soon as the investigation is concluded, the outcome will be made public,” he said.

Source: The Guardian June 25, 2019 17:15 UTC