The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has confirmed the crash of
its helicopter on Thursday.
NAF disclosed that the helicopter crashed into a pool of
water in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Spokesperson of NAF, Olatokunbo Adesanya, who made
the disclosure said no life was lost in the incident.
In a statement he signed, Adesnaya said the Chief of Air
Staff, Sadique Abubakar, has constituted a panel of
inquiry to unravel the cause of the crash.
The statement reads, “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 counter-insurgency operation in the
north-east.
“The incident, 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 minimise
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 air staff has immediately directed the
constitution of a board of inquiry to determine the exact
cause of the incident 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.”


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