Two killed as helicopter crashes into residential building in Lagos

At least two people were reportedly killed after a helicopter crashed into a residential building in Ikeja, Lagos.

The incident, which took place at Salvation road, Opebi, occurred at some minutes after 12 noon on Friday.

Tunji Oketunbi, spokesman of the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), said personnel of the bureau have been drafted to the scene of the incident.

Officials of the Lagos Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and fire fighters are also at the scene.

Okunbor Nosa, public relations officer of LASEMA, said one person who sustained injury has been taken to the hospital for treatment.

Quorun Aviation Limited, an air transportation and logistics company, is said to be the owner of the ill-fated aircraft.