Air Commodore Olatokunbo AdesanyaA Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Mi-17 Helicopter on a mission in the ongoing counterinsurgency operation in the North East, was involved in an air mishap today, Monday.
The helicopter was said have crashed today, January 8, resulting in significant damage but there was no loss of life.
The Director of the NAF Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya, in a statement, confirmed the incidence.
He said that the Chief of the 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.
He said that the NAF is soliciting the understanding and support of the general public as it daily strives to ensure the security of Nigeria and Nigerians. [myad]
