Two persons have been confirmed dead after a helicopter crashed into a building in Opebi area of Lagos state.
The helicopter which belongs to Quorum Aviation came down at about 12 noon into a residential apartment at No. 16 Salvation Bus Stop, Opebi.
Ibrahim Farinloye, spokesperson of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said two persons including the pilot have died in the crash while another person was rescued alive.
He said NEMA operatives were still at the scene of the crash carrying out rescue operation.
It was not clear if the helicopter was taking off from Murtala International Airport or was about to land when the incident occurred.
No official statement was issued at the time of this report by the owners of the helicopter.