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...
Nigeria Troops chased fleeing Boko Haram Terrorists up to Doho,Mina Maideni,Donari,Salari,and Lawari villages.After hot pursuit and mop up the troops were able to neutralize an unconfirmed number of Boko Haram terrorists and recovered 1 Gun truck,2 Anti-Aircraft Guns,2 Extra Barrels,2 Rocket Propelled Grenade Bomb,31 pieces of Nitrogen 57mm Bombs,1 roll of Nitrogen cable and a 60mm Mortar bomb.Others were assorted General Purpose Machine Gun and Anti-Aircraft ammunition and their links,3 spare vehicle tyres with rims,1 vulcanising machine,1 Qlink Motorcycle,foodstuffs and 3 Boko Haram terrorist sown camouflage.
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