NAF Helicopter Lands Safely After Mission Against Bandits

On Wednesday, a helicopter from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) executed a precautionary landing after completing a successful close air support mission against suspected bandits in the Ogbadigbo area of Benue State, near the Enugu–Benue boundary. According to a statement from Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the helicopter aided ground troops in their operation against criminal elements, effectively disrupting their activities and facilitating the advance of surface forces.

Following the mission, the pilot made a precautionary landing approximately 10 nautical miles from the airfield, adhering to established operational and safety procedures for combat missions. The NAF emphasized its commitment to providing close air support to ground forces and maintaining pressure on criminal elements to protect vulnerable communities through coordinated air and ground operations.