Press Statement: Pres. Jonathan orders investigation into crash that killed Azazi, Yakowa

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT JONATHAN MOURNS VICTIMS OF HELICOPTER CRASH

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed utter shock and sadness over the crash Saturday in Bayelsa State of a military helicopter resulting in the death of Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State and former National Security Adviser (NSA), Gen. Owoye Azazi (rtd), their aides, Dauda Tsoho and Warrant Officer Mohammed Kamal and the pilots, Commander Muritala Mohammed Daba  and Lt. Adeyemi  O. Sowole.

The President extends deep and heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the deceased, and the governments and people of Kaduna and Bayelsa States. He describes the sudden loss of these distinguished Nigerians as extremely painful to the entire nation.

President Jonathan has ordered an investigation into the cause(s) of the crash.

REUBEN ABATI
Special Adviser (Media& Publicity) to the President
December 15, 2012.

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  1. I’m very sorry for loss of life and express condolences to affected families

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