Helicopter Has Returned To Base” – NAF Debunks Cr∆sh Reports, Explains Why Helicopter Landed On Farm In Benue
“Helicopter Has Returned To Base” – NAF Debunks Crash Reports, Explains Why Helicopter Landed On Farm In Benue
The Nigerian Air Force has clarified reports surrounding a helicopter that landed on a farm in Benue State after an operation against suspected kidnappers in the Ogbadigbo area.
The NAF said the pilot made a precautionary landing about 10 nautical miles from the airfield after completing the mission and confirmed that the helicopter has since returned to base.
The Nigerian Air Force has explained why one of its helicopters landed on a farm in Benue State following an operation targeting suspected kidnappers in the Ogbadigbo area, near the Enugu–Benue boundary.Shop African Art
In a statement, the NAF said its aircraft had successfully provided close air support to surface forces during the operation, disrupting the activities of suspected criminal elements and supporting the advance of ground troops.
According to the military, the pilot made a precautionary landing while returning to base after the mission.
“Following the successful completion of the mission, the pilot, on return to base, exercised his professional discretion to execute a precautionary landing approximately 10 nautical miles from the airfield.”
The NAF said the decision was in line with established operational and safety procedures following combat missions and stressed that the helicopter was not stranded at the location.
“The helicopter has returned to base.”
The clarification came after reports and videos of the helicopter landing on farmland circulated online, with some social media users describing the incident as a crash or emergency landing.
The NAF maintained that it remains committed to supporting ground forces and sustaining operations against criminal elements across affected communities.
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@Aare_AlfLaposh: Good news… thank GodLocal news portal
@Tojuvike: Am I the only one that dont believe this shit ?
@clinton_bi97709: This one no be today speak big big English. Why not return all the jets that wants to kill Nigerian military and the Navy. Nigerian government that’s your security. 💔🎖️
@eldred_ik: It’s a lie o the helicopter crash landed I’m in makurdi they had to deploy fire service
@Phenomenaljacey: Ok I think they need to take a pause and examine all these aircraft before any more movement again
@RIMTIC004: All these air crafts and helicopters are they properly maintained?Shop African Art
@Dospage1: Why is it that helicopter crash is now normal in Nigeria?
@obidientdr101: This is all bullocks
@WazzzyStalin: Lie go just finish us for this Country 😂😂
NAF releasestatement regarding the helicopter that landed on a farm in benue 👇🏾
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully provided close air support to surface forces during an operation targeting suspected kidnappers in the Ogbadigbo area of Benue State, near the… pic.twitter.com/FzmeGEzNuTNigerian culture blog
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