NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).
NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernize Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges. A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters and two H-125 helicopters. The three AW-109s, which form part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, were received in Lagos on 15 September 2026, with the remaining seven expected to be delivered before the end of 2026. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described the acquisition as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s sustained investment in the modernization and re-equipment of the NAF noting that the new pl...
At the early hours of sunday the 24th of April 2016,troops of 81 Battalion and some elements of 251 Task Force Battalion,25 Brigade,ambushed suspected Boko Haram terorists escaping from Sambisa forest to Fulawani village.The Ambushed terrorists were trying to link up with other terrorists or member of their families to relocate to other places.It will be recalled that the troops intercepted a group of women and children yesterday who claimed to have escaped from the terrorists enclave in Sambisa forest.However,during screening and interrogation,it was confirmed that they were the terrorist's advance party relocating to a new safe haven following intense tactical operations by troops.The troops sprang a surprise ambush on the group of escaping terrorists from Sambisa forest crossing towards Alagamo mounted on motorcycles and bicycles,killing 5 of them and recovering a number of items.These include 5 motorcycles,9 bicycles,80 new pairs of bathroom slippers,assorted laundry items,polythene bags and mats.From all indication,the terrorists intended to link up with their wives and children earlier mentioned,who were obviously despatched to wait for them close to Fulawani for onward movement to other locations.It is also assessed that the recovered items were for sale in other locations where remnants of the terrorists were hiding but in dire need of logistics.Further investigation also revealed that the terrorists were fleeing Sambisa forest to other areas for safety as they could no longer withstand the continued bombardment by both Nigerian Air Force and the ground troops.-Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,Acting Director Army Public Relations.More photos below. 
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