Nigerian Air Force Jet crashes in Borno State: 1 pilot rescued alive, 2 others dead

A Nigerian Air Force Mi-35 helicopter that was on a training mission crashed this afternoon in South Bama, Borno. According to a statement signed by Nigeria Defence spokesperson, Chris Olukolade, the jet crashed due to technical fault and not as a result of any enemy action. The statement did not say whether anyone was killed or injured in the crash.

Mr. Olukolade said investigation has commenced to
unravel the circumstances that led to the crash.

According to a statement on Defence HQ website, one of the pilots of the crashed Nigerian Air Force Mi-35 Helicopter on a training mission reported earlier today, has been recovered alive while the second one as well as the technician on board the 3-member crew flight died in the crash. They said Rescue is still ongoing...