US authorities release photos of Wigwe crash site
Isokpo community declares 8 day of mourning
The Aviation authorities in the United States have released timages from the site of the tragic crash that killed the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and the former Group Chief Executive of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo and two Others.
The footage shows two officials of the National Transportation Safety Board inspecting the debris of the crashed Helicopter.
Board member of the NTSB, Michael Graham, said officials of the agency had visited the site and outlined activities conducted on the first full day of investigation at the accident site.
He emphasised the agency’s commitment to conducting a thorough investigation of the Helicopter crash.
He added that the investigation may last for between 12 to 24 days.
Isiokpo community in Rivers State has declared 8 days of mourning in honour of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Hebert Wigwe.
Residents trooped out in their numbers for a condolence procession to mark the first day of the weeklong memorial.
An air of sadness hovers around Isiokpo, the headquarters of Ikwerre Local Government Area.
Many residents wear gloomy faces, shocked by the sudden death of a son of the community and frontline banker, Hebert Wigwe and other members of his family.
Commercial activities were suspended for 8 hours to honour a man who was celebrated amongst his people.
Community members, friends and relatives first marched to Dr. Wigwe’s family house in Isiokpo.
From there the procession headed for the palace of the traditional ruler.
The Late Herbert Wigwe left behind three cildren, his parents, brother and two sisters.
For the family it’s been difficult to come to terms with the sad reality.
