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...
In compliance with the military high command's directive which is to ensure that all villages and towns are cleared of remnants of Boko Haram terrorists,troops of 22 Brigade Garrison in Operation LAFIYA DOLE,on sunday 1st May 2016 cleared 4 villages of Boko Haram terrorists hiding in the area.The terrorists hibernating in Cinga,Mallum Maja,Bosuma and Murye villages,were armed with dangerous weapons and have been terrorizing the communities.During the operations 3 Boko Haram terrorists were killed,while 9 of them who tried hiding in fox holes and dug outs were identified and captured alive.Items recovered from them include 9 Dane guns,3 matchetes,1 bow with arrows,6 motorcycles used by the Boko Haram terrorists to ferry slaughtered cow meats to Boko Haram terrorists hideouts were recovered and burnt.Other items recovered include 1 tricycle,4 x Tiger Generators and 1 solar panel.The troops also recovered 300 herds of cattle rustled by the Boko Haram terrorists from Fulani herdsmen and handed over to their rigthful owners.Similarly,400 persons held hostage by the terrorists were rescued and set free.It is gratifying to state that we have not sustain any casualty to own troops and equipment and troops morale remain very high.-Colonel Sani Kukasheka,Acting Director Army Public Relations.More photos below. 




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