Nigerian Air Force Helicopter crashes in North East

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Mi-17 Helicopter has suffered a mishap while undertaking a mission in the ongoing counterinsurgency operation in the North East.

The incident, which occurred yesterday, 8 January 2018, resulted in significant damage to the helicopter. There was, however, no loss of lives as a result of the incident.

A statement signed by the Director of Public Information, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has immediately directed the constitution of a board of inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incident, in line with global best practices.

He did not state the location of the mishap .

The NAF continues to solicit the understanding and support of the general populace as it daily strives to ensure the security of Nigeria and Nigerians.