Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor , Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has in a statement, confirmed reported aircraft incident involving Governor Ademola Adeleke but clarified that there were strong indications that the two aircraft engines were tampered with before boarding.
Reacting to news reports on the incident, the spokesperson said the highly technically equipped aircraft was well maintained with the best technical crew and was never an unused platform where birds could build nests.
Contrary to the claim by the hanger owner that birds’ nests caused the incident, birds’ nests are made with straws, not bidding wires, as in this case.
According to him, “the near fatal incident was averted shortly after boarding and less than two minutes after the commencement of taxing on the tarmac.
“An early warning noise from the engines immediately prompted the pilots to direct evacuation of the passengers. Everything happened within five minutes.
“Early reports from internal investigation indicated sabotage. But the authorities, locally and internationally, are still investigating the incident.
“We, however, want to assure the public that Governor Adeleke and his aides are safe and there was no injury or any outward explosion on the plane.”
He said that the governor expressed his deep appreciation to well wishers and supporters who have been calling since the report of the incident..”
He stated that “Mr Governor is hale and hearty.”
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