Military Disrupts Kidnappers In Benue
The Air Force said the mission disrupted suspected kidnappers and the helicopter landed safely after the pilot followed standard post-mission procedures.
- On Wednesday, a Nigerian Air Force helicopter executed a precautionary landing on farmland in Makurdi, Benue State, after providing close air support during an operation targeting suspected kidnappers in the Ogbadigbo area.
- The mission successfully disrupted criminal activities and supported ground forces advancing near the Enugu-Benue boundary, NAF officials reported. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to protect communities and restore security.
- NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, clarified the helicopter experienced no emergency. The pilot exercised professional discretion to land safely about 10 nautical miles from the airfield, following standard operational procedures.
- Following the precautionary stop in the Utur Tse-Igboji community, the aircraft safely returned to base. The NAF confirmed the helicopter was undamaged, emphasizing the landing was a safety measure after completing combat missions.
- Unlike the tragic NAF crash in Ondo State on Monday that killed 32 people, this Makurdi incident was a controlled procedure. President Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning following the Ondo accident.
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