A Nigerian Air Force, NAF helicopter was lost in combat while providing close air support to troops of 145 Battalion at Damasak in Northern Borno State.
A statement by NAF spokesman, Ibikunle Daramola, said the mission was part of the ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the North East.
“The incident, occurred about 7:45 pm today, 2nd January, 2019. Details of the cause of the crash are still scanty.
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“As soon as the details of the crash are known, they will be made available to the public,” Mr Daramola, an air commodore, said.
