Boko Haram: No survivor in Wednesday's helicopter crash – NAF

              Nigerian Air Force Agusta 106 Light Utility Helicopter crashed into lagoon

An announcement via Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Thursday, gave the names of the exploited people as Flight Lieutenant Perowei Jacob – Pilot in Command; Flight Lieutenant Kaltho Paul Kilyofas – Co-Pilot;Sergeant Auwal Ibrahim – Flight Technician; Lance Corporal Adamu Nura – Gunner and Aircraftman Meshack Ishmael – Gunner.


 Every one of the assortments of the perished, the announcement stated, had been recuperated and taken to Maiduguri, the state capital. Following the improvement, the Chief of Air Staff,Air Mashal Sadique Abubakar, who traveled to Maiduguri before on Thursday, has sympathized with the groups of the five fallen saints and supplicated that the "God-like allows their spirits quiet rest."

The NAF helicopter, a Mi-35M Helicopter, as per the announcement, smashed in battle while giving close air support to troops of 145 Battalion, Damasak in Borno State. The announcement read in full:" It is with an overwhelming heart that I declare the demise of the 5 group individuals who were ready the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Mi-35M Helicopter which slammed in battle yesterday, 2 January 2019, while giving close air support to troops of 145 Battalion, Damasak in Borno State. " The expired faculty, whose remaining parts have been recouped to Maiduguri, are:Flight Lieutenant Perowei Jacob – Pilot in Command,Flight Lieutenant Kaltho Paul Kilyofas – Co-Pilot,Sergeant Auwal Ibrahim – Flight Technician, Lance Corporal Adamu Nura – Gunner,Aircraftman Meshack Ishmael – Gunner. " These brave fallen saints made the incomparable forfeit in the administration of our Fatherland, for which the NAF, and in reality the whole Nation, owes them an unending obligation of appreciation. "The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on sake all officers, pilots, airwomen and regular citizen staff of the NAF, sympathizes with the groups of the five fallen saints and asks that the Almighty gives their spirits quiet rest.

The Chief of Air Staff was in Maiduguri today, 3 January 2019, to pass on the sympathies of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammed Buhari, to work force of the Air Task Force Operation Lafiya Dole over the grievous misfortune. While in Maiduguri, the CAS likewise got a sympathy visit from the Chief of Army Staff, Lietenant General Tukur Buratai. "The NAF acknowledges the mind-boggling support appeared by the overall population to the Service over the miserable episode. "We keep on requesting your comprehension and support as we every day endeavor to guarantee the security of Nigeria and Nigerians."

A statement by Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Thursday, gave the names of the victims as Flight Lieutenant Perowei Jacob – Pilot in Command; Flight Lieutenant Kaltho Paul Kilyofas – Co-Pilot;Sergeant Auwal Ibrahim – Flight Technician; Lance Corporal Adamu Nura – Gunner and Aircraftman Meshack Ishmael – Gunner. All the bodies of the deceased, the statement said, had been recovered and taken to Maiduguri, the state capital. Following the development, the Chief of Air Staff,Air Mashal Sadique Abubakar, who flew to Maiduguri earlier on Thursday, has commiserated with the families of the five fallen heroes and prayed that the “Almighty grants their souls peaceful repose.”

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/boko-haram-no-survivor-in-wednesdays-helicopter-crash-naf/

A statement by Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Thursday, gave the names of the victims as Flight Lieutenant Perowei Jacob – Pilot in Command; Flight Lieutenant Kaltho Paul Kilyofas – Co-Pilot;Sergeant Auwal Ibrahim – Flight Technician; Lance Corporal Adamu Nura – Gunner and Aircraftman Meshack Ishmael – Gunner. All the bodies of the deceased, the statement said, had been recovered and taken to Maiduguri, the state capital. Following the development, the Chief of Air Staff,Air Mashal Sadique Abubakar, who flew to Maiduguri earlier on Thursday, has commiserated with the families of the five fallen heroes and prayed that the “Almighty grants their souls peaceful repose.”

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/boko-haram-no-survivor-in-wednesdays-helicopter-crash-naf/

A statement by Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Thursday, gave the names of the victims as Flight Lieutenant Perowei Jacob – Pilot in Command; Flight Lieutenant Kaltho Paul Kilyofas – Co-Pilot;Sergeant Auwal Ibrahim – Flight Technician; Lance Corporal Adamu Nura – Gunner and Aircraftman Meshack Ishmael – Gunner. All the bodies of the deceased, the statement said, had been recovered and taken to Maiduguri, the state capital. Following the development, the Chief of Air Staff,Air Mashal Sadique Abubakar, who flew to Maiduguri earlier on Thursday, has commiserated with the families of the five fallen heroes and prayed that the “Almighty grants their souls peaceful repose.”

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/boko-haram-no-survivor-in-wednesdays-helicopter-crash-naf/

A statement by Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Thursday, gave the names of the victims as Flight Lieutenant Perowei Jacob – Pilot in Command; Flight Lieutenant Kaltho Paul Kilyofas – Co-Pilot;Sergeant Auwal Ibrahim – Flight Technician; Lance Corporal Adamu Nura – Gunner and Aircraftman Meshack Ishmael – Gunner. All the bodies of the deceased, the statement said, had been recovered and taken to Maiduguri, the state capital. Following the development, the Chief of Air Staff,Air Mashal Sadique Abubakar, who flew to Maiduguri earlier on Thursday, has commiserated with the families of the five fallen heroes and prayed that the “Almighty grants their souls peaceful repose.”

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/boko-haram-no-survivor-in-wednesdays-helicopter-crash-naf/

A statement by Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Thursday, gave the names of the victims as Flight Lieutenant Perowei Jacob – Pilot in Command; Flight Lieutenant Kaltho Paul Kilyofas – Co-Pilot;Sergeant Auwal Ibrahim – Flight Technician; Lance Corporal Adamu Nura – Gunner and Aircraftman Meshack Ishmael – Gunner. All the bodies of the deceased, the statement said, had been recovered and taken to Maiduguri, the state capital. Following the development, the Chief of Air Staff,Air Mashal Sadique Abubakar, who flew to Maiduguri earlier on Thursday, has commiserated with the families of the five fallen heroes and prayed that the “Almighty grants their souls peaceful repose.”

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/boko-haram-no-survivor-in-wednesdays-helicopter-crash-naf/