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 today, 8 January 2018, resulted in significant damage to the helicopter.
Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya Director of Public Relations and Information who confirmed this in a statement said there was, however, no loss of lives as a result of the incident. 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.
The NAF, the statement said , continues to solicit the understanding and support of the general populace as it daily strives to ensure the security of Nigeria and Nigerians.
