The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that its MI-35P helicopter has crashed in Port Harcourt, shortly after take off. The crash occurred at about 7.45 am shortly after the aircraft took off for an operation against economic saboteurs in…
Terrorist commander, Abu Asad, killed in airstrikes -NAF
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed the elimination of a terrorist kingpin, Abu Asad, during a recent military operation. Asad, who is said to be a key figure in the Ali Ngulde group under the Boko Haram sect, and many…
Air Force jet crashes in Niger State
An aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force has crashed in Niger State. The ill-fated aircraft was said to be heading to Kaduna State when the unfortunate incident happened on Monday. In a statement, Director of Public Relations and Information…
Meet the pilot shot down by bandits
Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, a pilot with the Nigerian Airforce, has been rescued after intense gunfire by armed bandits grounded a Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet aircraft he was flying in Zamfara State. Airforce spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet confirmed…
NAF fighter jet loses radar contact in Borno, whereabouts unknown
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet involved in the anti-terror war against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province has lost radar contact in Borno State. NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, in a statement on Thursday, said the…