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Nigerian Air Force Jet Crashes In Maiduguri by olajay86(op): 8:17am On Jul 07, 2017
http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/07/nigerian-air-force-jet-crashes-in.html

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.”

Re: Nigerian Air Force Jet Crashes In Maiduguri by fabuloz1(m): 8:26am On Jul 07, 2017
We need more jets to crash grin grin
Re: Nigerian Air Force Jet Crashes In Maiduguri by obailala(m): 8:26am On Jul 07, 2017
Title says 'jet' and report says 'chopper'. Useless journalists/bloggers everywhere.
Re: Nigerian Air Force Jet Crashes In Maiduguri by obailala(m): 8:27am On Jul 07, 2017
fabuloz1:
We need more jets to crash grin grin
...on your head abii?
Re: Nigerian Air Force Jet Crashes In Maiduguri by iamnlia(m): 8:29am On Jul 07, 2017
fabuloz1:
We need more jets to crash grin grin
Your sense will locate you one day.
Re: Nigerian Air Force Jet Crashes In Maiduguri by NOETHNICITY(m): 5:26pm On Jul 07, 2017
fabuloz1:
We need more jets to crash grin grin
why is that?
i can guess ur tribe nd sure i won't miss.
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