Nigeria’s air force has announced that three servicemen have lost their lives in a military helicopter crash in Yola, capital of Adamawa state.
The crash, according to the military authorities, occurred late on Thursday. The military said the aircraft involved was a ground attack helicopter on an armed patrol.
“The crew of three was lost in the ill-fated accident,” a statement said, adding that an investigation will be carried out.
There was no immediate indication that Boko Haram was responsible for the crash, though there has been an increase in Boko Haram activity in the state in recent weeks. Boko Haram has reportedly taken over more than two dozen towns in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states. [myad]
