An attack helicopter of the Nigerian Air Force deployed in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgents has gone missing in action, with fears that the aircraft had crashed at a yet -to -be- ascertained location.


The NAF confirmed the missing aircraft in a release around 10. 30pm on Wednesday , noting that the helicopter was lost in combat while 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 Director of Public Relations and Information , Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola , said the combat aircraft went missing about 7:45 pm on Wednesday, adding that details of the cause of the crash were still scanty .


He 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 7:45 pm 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 . ”

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