Nigerian Air Force’s Mi-17 attack helicopter of thehas crashed in the northeast during a counter-insurgency operation.

 Nigerian Air Force’s Mi-17 attack helicopter of thehas crashed in the northeast during a counter-insurgency operation.

An announcement by the Director, NAF Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya stated, "A Nigerian Airforce NAF Mi-17 helicopter has endured a disaster while undertaking a mission in the progressing counter insurrection operation in the North east. The episode which happened today, (Monday), 8 January 2018, came about huge harm to the helicopter. There was be that as it may, no loss of lives because of the occurrence.

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“The Chief of Air staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has immediately directed the constitution of a board of inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incident in line with global best practices. “The NAF continues to solicit the support and understanding of the general public as it daily strives to ensure the security of Nigeria and Nigerians.”