The Nigerian AirForce has confirmed one of its aircraft crashed in Niger State on Monday. The AirForce said the aircraft was on a casualty evacuation mission when the crash happened.
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Hassan Abubakar, says the Nigeria AirForce (NAF) will soon take delivery of 18 attack helicopters to boost its fleet of aircraft.
While revealing that a total of 568 missions were conducted during the period, the Air Component Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Air Commodore Tajudeen Yusuf, said that the AirForce personnel flew for 1,256 hours during the period.
A statement by NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said: "A Nigerian AirForce MI-171 Helicopter on a casualty evacuation mission crashed today, 14 August 2023 at about 1.00 pm near Chukuba village in Niger state.
"Exhibits recovered from them include one AK-7 rifle, No. 58008821; 49 live ammunition; four magazines, four pieces of IEDS, two sets of AirForce uniform.
As the fight against insurgency intensifies in the Northeast, the Nigerian AirForce has announced the conclusion of its clearance operation in Sambisa Forest.
The Super Mushshak is a military trainer / light attack aircraft designed and manufactured by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) for the Pakistan AirForce (PAF).
He added that Yakubu's superior effort, outstanding leadership, and personal initiative reflect great credit upon himself, the Nigerian AirForce, and his country.
The Nigerian AirForce (NAF) has put up the Falcon 900B aircraft for sale, which is a part of the presidential air fleet, calling on interested buyers to submit their bids.
It was, hot possible to get a confirmation from the Director of Public Relations & Information (DOPRI), Nigerian AirForce (NAF), Air Commodore Wapkerem Maigida, as of the time of filing the report.