The people of Isiokpo in Ikwere Local Government Area of Rivers State, have declares a 7-day mournig period in honour of their illustrious son, Dr Hebert Wigwe, his wife and son, who died last Friday in a helicopter crash in U.S.
Isiokpo is the home town of the late Wigwe, until last Friday the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holding Plc.
The declaration was made by the Nye-Nwe-Eli of Isiokpo, His Royal Majesty, Eze Blessing Ahiazunwo Wagor.
Starting Wednesday, the seven days of mourning will witness the closure of all businesses on the first and last days, with half-day operations on the other days.
The community observed that residents were dressed in black clothes, reflecting the mood of the moment.
Meanwhile, the United States authorities have said that witness reports suggest it was raining when a chopper crashed in California near the Nevada border on Friday, killing Wigwe, his wife, son; as well as a former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo. Two other crew members died in the tragedy
“Witness reports the weather condition at the time of the accident suggest rain and a wintry mix,” said National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member, Michael Graham, at a briefing on Sunday.
