A
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Agusta 109 Light Utility Helicopter has suffered a
mishap while undertaking a liaison mission targeted at further enhancing the
synergy between the Nigerian Army and the NAF in the ongoing counterinsurgency
operation in the North East.
The
incidence, which occurred today, 6 July 2017, was as a result of an airborne
technical fault with the helicopter. The experienced NAF pilots, however,
successfully ditched the helicopter into a pool of water to minimize damage and
loss of lives.
Consequently,
there were neither any injuries nor loss of lives to anyone on board or on the
ground.
The
Chief of the Air Staff has immediately directed the constitution of a board of
inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incidence while efforts are ongoing
to recover the helicopter and members of the board are already in Maiduguri to
commence work.
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.
OLATOKUNBO
ADESANYA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
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