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.
The mission was part of the ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the North East.
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The incident, occurred about 7:45 pm today, 2 January 2019.
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.
Ibikunle Daramola
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
