The bank in a tweet on Sunday said, “We have received numerous inquiries concerning an airplane crash in the USA.
Access Bank Plc has said it lacks “specific information” about the death of the Group Chief Executive Officer, Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, who died in a helicopter crash in California near the Nevada border, United States of America.
The bank, however, said it was collaborating with US authorities who will furnish it with more information.
The bank in a tweet on Sunday said, “We have received numerous inquiries concerning an airplane crash in the USA.
“Presently, we lack specific information; however, we are actively collaborating with US authorities who will furnish updates.
“Your understanding and support are valued, and we commit to keeping you informed promptly as we receive updates on the situation.”
Media on Saturday reported that the chopper transporting Herbert Wigwe, which crashed in California, US also killed his wife and two children on board with him.
Media had reported that the chopper was headed to Las Vegas when it crashed near a border city between Nevada and California on Friday night.
Media was told that Wigwe left Lagos State, Nigeria, on Wednesday to watch the Super Bowl 58, an American football competition.
The LVIII will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
US officials had said the helicopter crashed near Nipton on the edge of the Mojave Desert late on Friday evening.
The helicopter, a Eurocopter EC 130, was carrying six people at the time of the tragic incident.
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