Nigerian Air Force Jet crashes in Borno State

 A Nigeria Air Force Helicopter crashed this afternoon in Bama, Borno State

Director of Defence Information, Chris Olukolade revealed the news via a press statement:

A Nigerian Air Force Mi-35 Helicopter on a training mission this afternoon, crashed due to technical fault at a location South of Bama.  Investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances that led to the accident.  Meanwhile, it is established that the crash is not as a result of any enemy action. Further details on the crash will be made known as soon as the investigation progresses.