Olaleye Aluko, Abuja

Five crew members, including two pilots and three personnel of the Nigerian Air Force have been confirmed dead in the helicopter crash which occurred in Damasak, Borno State, late on Wednesday.

The deceased are identified as; Flight Lieutenant Perowei Jacob, pilot in command; Flight Lieutenant Kaltho Kilyofas, co-pilot; Sergeant Auwal Ibrahim, flight technician; Lance corporal Adamu Nura, gunner, and Aircraftman Meshack Ishmael, gunner.

The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, confirmed their deaths in a release on Thursday, noting that their remains had been deposited in Maiduguri, Borno State.

An attack helicopter of the NAF deployed in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgents had been reported to have been lost in combat.

The NAF had said the aircraft was lost around 10.30pm on Wednesday, noting that the helicopter was providing close air support to troops of 145 Battalion at Damasak in Northern Borno State.
Northern Borno is a vulnerable area where the Islamic State of West African Province fighters were attempting to overrun military bases, with attacks on Metele, Buni Gari and Baga in the latest attempted invasion on December 26 and 27, 2018.

The NAF’s spokesman, Daramola, had said, “A Nigerian Air Force helicopter was lost in combat while providing close air support to troops of 145 Battalion at Damasak in Northern Borno State. The mission was part of the ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the North-East.

“The incident, occurred about 7:45pm on January 2. Details of the cause of the crash are still scanty. As soon as the details of the crash are known, they will be made available to the public.”

More details later…


https://punchng.com/breaking-five-pilots-troops-die-in-military-aircraft-crash/

Chaii.....Bokoharam keeps winning

Buhari is a disaster.

To think that the idiot attended USA war college baffles me.

it seems this battle is no longer military battle but spiritual

You
All
Bare
Witnesses
That
BUHARI
Cant
Win
Boko haram

Lets
Get
ARTICULATING

This Boko haram juju no be here oooo

I had goose bumps when i was reading thru d names bcoz my blood bro is an airforce pilot and he always complain of d scrap fighter helicopters they manage.

I pity the families of these fallen air heroes. May their souls RIP

When the Bush meat becomes the hunter.

The baby snakes northern elites created and fed has now grown to eat the owners.

Nigeria Army is becoming no match for the ISWAP.

Can we just humbly request for international help before these terrorists overrun the entire North

Only the dullards defeat will save all that is left of Nigeria. Imagine a rag tag group tearing apart our land, air and sea forces.

Any Southerner that died in the north ,,,,,


Died for nothing

Pls and pls Nigerian let's vote this incompetent president out enough is enough this man did not value human being

May their souls rest in peace.

May their souls Rest in peace.


May God Judge those benefiting from this happenings

This alone verifies what the US group are saying. The Nigeria army can’t win the fight against Boko Haram because the defense minister and some northern generals are looting the defense budget dry. I suspect Buhari if he wins will grant Boko boys amnesty for the job well done.

Cheap helicopter. The ogas at procurement unit dey laf as we speak. More money to chop

Nawaoooo

Please wake me up when fg is really ready to fight bokoharam

BH sank the plane.

PointZerom:
Buhari is a disaster.

To think that the idiot attended USA war collage baffles me.

All the Hausa people full security yet their towns and villages are not secured.

Too bad

This is the worst time to be a member of the Nigerian armed forces. May their souls rest in peace and may their families find solace.

Bad news keeps on happening we are not safe!!!! When condition is critical migration is necessary Togo here I come!!!!!!

Billions gone again.

Perowei Jacob, he must be from Kabowei kingdom

Bad

kettykin:
it seems this battle is no longer military battle but spiritual