Buhari sends condolence message to families of Lagos helicopter crash victims- President Buhari has condoled with the families of Lagos helicopter crash victims - A helicopter operated Quorum Aviation crashed on Friday, August 28, into a building in Opebi, Lagos state - Buhari prayed for the reposed of the souls lost in the crash PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with families, friends and associates of victims of the Bell 206 helicopter operated by Quorum Aviation which crashed on Friday, August 28, into a building in Opebi, Lagos state. Legit.ng reports that a statement issued by the special adviser to the president on media and publicity in Abuja on Friday, August 28, after the crash, noted that the nation awaited report of an investigation into the accident by aviation regulatory agencies. Adesina added that the president prayed that God would console the bereaved families, grant peace to the souls of the dead and speedy recovery for the injured. Read also Xenophobia: Nigerians are worse than South Africans - Comedian Hyenana reacts to ongoing protest in Nigeria Recall that at least three persons have been feared killed after a helicopter crashed into a residential neighbourhood in Opebi, Lagos. It was gathered that the helicopter crashed at Salvation Army Church and affected three buildings. Although it was not clear if there were ground casualties, it was gathered that the helicopter had four passengers on board but just one has been seen alive. The director-general Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Femi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed the crash, adding that rescuers were on their way to the scene. Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that a helicopter on Friday, August 28, crashed into a private house at Opebi area of Lagos. It was reported that the LASEMA said rescuers were on their way to the scene. Confirming the incident, Gboyega Akosile, the chief press secretary to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state said the helicopter crashed into a private house at Opebi area of Lagos. Read also Buhari vs Atiku: What international media say about Nigeria’s main presidential candidates Akosile said two people were confirmed dead while one person who was seriously injured has been taken to the hospital. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app The chief press secretary also confirmed that Lagos state emergency services are on the ground. In a related report, the Lagos state House of Assembly asked Governor Sanwo-Olu to explain the whereabouts of three helicopters belonging to the state government. The matter was raised during plenary on Monday, August 24, sequel to the matter of urgent public importance moved by the chief whip of the House, Mojisola Miranda. The House summoned some key government officials to explain to the Assembly the agreement between the state and Caverton Helicopters, the managers of the helicopters. Tolulope Arotile: NAF Flying Officer laid to rest | - on Legit TV Read also EXPLAINER: What we know and do not know about alleged leaked tapes of Rotimi Amaechi Source: Legit.ng - President Buhari has condoled with the families of Lagos helicopter crash victims - A helicopter operated Quorum Aviation crashed on Friday, August 28, into a building in Opebi, Lagos state - Buhari prayed for the reposed of the souls lost in the crash PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: