Another tragedy had occurred this morning in Lagos a day after Nigeria celebrated her 53rd Independence. People rejoiced that there was no record of death at the celebration of the 53rd Independent celebration of Nigeria yesterday little did they know that tragedy will occur the next day. May the souls of those that departed rest in peace.
A chartered aircraft 1 Lear 45 XR belonging to "Association Aviation" carrying the corpse of the former Governor of Ondo State - Dr. Olusegun Agagu with 20 other passengers crashed this morning shortly after take off at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. The body of the former governor has been recovered but the coffin refused to open after much effort by the rescue team to open it. Reports said that the Commissioner of Tourism in Ondo State together with the Late Governor's son,Deji Falae,Tunji Okusanya - a well known Funeral Director, Gbenga Obasanjo, some Government Officials and some of the Late Governor's family members were among the 20 passengers in the Plane.
Rescue operations are ongoing, it was also gathered that some passengers are found to be alive while nine have been confirmed dead.
Below are some pictures. Beware as they are not interesting pictures to watch.
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