FIGHTER HELICOPTER PROVIDING SUPPORT TO NIGERIAN TROOPS LOST DURING COMBAT
One of the helicopters used by the Nigerian Air Force in its aerial support in the fight against insurgency has been lost in combat.
In a series of tweet from the official page of the Nigerian Air Force, it was revealed that the incident happened in the evening of Wednesday, January 2 in Damasak.
According to the information provided, the operation is part of the Nigerian troops’ effort to combat insurgency in the north east.
It was however not revealed if any lives were lost.
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NIGERIAN AIR FORCE HELICOPTER LOST IN COMBAT
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Helicopter was lost in combat while providing close air support to troops of 145 Battalion at Damasak in Northern Borno State.
Nigerian Air Force✔@NigAirForce
NIGERIAN AIR FORCE HELICOPTER LOST IN COMBAT
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Helicopter was lost in combat while providing close air support to troops of 145 Battalion at Damasak in Northern Borno State.
Nigerian Air Force✔@NigAirForce
The mission was part of the ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the North East. The incident, occurred about 7:45 pm today, 2 January 2019. Details of the cause of the crash are still scanty.
