Inside Nigeria
BREAKING: Military Helicopter Fighting Boko Haram Goes Missing In Borno
An attack helicopter of the Nigerian Air Force deployed in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgents has gone missing in action, with fears that the aircraft had crashed at a yet-to-be-ascertained location.
The NAF confirmed the missing aircraft in a release around 10.30pm on Wednesday, noting that the helicopter was lost in combat while providing close air support to troops of 145 Battalion at Damasak in Northern Borno State.
Northern Borno is a vulnerable area where the Islamic State of West African Province fighters were attempting to overrun military bases, with attacks on Metele, Buni Gari and Baga in the latest attempted invasion on December 26 and 27, 2018.
The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said the combat aircraft went missing about 7:45 pm on Wednesday, adding that details of the cause of the crash were still scanty.
He said, “A Nigerian Air Force helicopter was lost in combat while providing close air support to troops of 145 Battalion at Damasak in Northern Borno State. The mission was part of the ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the North-East.
“The incident occurred about 7:45 pm on January 2. Details of the cause of the crash are still scanty. As soon as the details of the crash are known, they will be made available to the public.”
Anonymous
January 3, 2019 at 7:49 am
After setting the acclaimed repentant boko Haram free. Now they have donated an air craft to them. Nigeria I greetoo
Anonymous
January 3, 2019 at 7:45 am
Sold
Anonymous
January 3, 2019 at 7:32 am
I weep for only those that still have one mind with the beasts (leaders) of this nation.
Anonymous
January 3, 2019 at 7:29 am
Good news
Anonymous
January 3, 2019 at 7:26 am
I weep for Nigeria what a failed leadership of Mr Buhari. So they have systematically given them fighter jet, Well let see how they will pilot it.
Anonymous
January 3, 2019 at 7:23 am
Story story… Story
Anonymous
January 3, 2019 at 7:18 am
Boko haram now have helicopter as new year gift with style
Anonymous
January 3, 2019 at 7:12 am
Zoo