John Ameh, Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi, Okechukwu Nnodim and Godwin IsenyoDetails emerged on Monday on why Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo chartered a private helicopter for a trip to Kogi State last Saturday, which ended up crash-landing in Kabba. The Accident Investigation Bureau on Sunday, confirmed that it had begun investigation into the accident to ascertain what really caused it. For the overhaul of the engines of the PAF aircraft, there is a provision of N200.99m. The AIB boss said, “Accident Investigation Bureau, the agency of government created under the Civil Aviation Act 2006 with a clear mandate to investigate air accidents and serious incidents, has commenced investigation into this accident. Accident investigation is not to apportion blame; it is about fact-finding and making safety recommendations with a view to preventing future occurrences.”Copyright PUNCH.

Source: Punch February 05, 2019 01:07 UTC