Emergency personnel have reported that two people were on board the propeller plane when it crashed on Tuesday at Oba Akran Avenue in Lagos’ Ikeja neighbourhood.
According to the state government, four people were rescued alive from the plane and taken to a hospital.
Ibrahim Farinloye, territorial coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), confirmed that the plane was a South African-made Javir.
Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the permanent secretary of LASEMA, told reporters at the scene of the crash that emergency responders were quick to bring the situation under control.
Despite the fact that the plane crashed near a petrol station, Oke-Osanyintolu stated that no casualties were reported.
He thanked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whose efforts resulted in the formation of grassroots emergency responders.
“The agency activated its disaster response plan to the crash which occurred around 1600hrs. The scene has been discharged at 1730 hrs.
“The helicopter with registration number 5NCCQ was finally confirmed to contain 2 passengers and it has been safely removed from the road which is now free for vehicular movement.
“All emergency responders are now departing the scene. Further investigation to be carried out by NCAA,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.
Emergency responders at the scene included NEMA, LASEMA, the Nigeria Police Force and Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.