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NAF confirms helicopter makes precautionary landing in Benue
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points The Nigerian Air Force issued a statement confirming the details of the incident and the operation. A Nigerian Air Force helicopter made a precautionary landing on farmland after returning from an operation.
A Nigerian Air Force helicopter made a precautionary landing on farmland after returning from an operation. The aircraft had provided close air support to ground troops during the operation, which targeted suspected kidnappers. The helicopter landed safely, and the operation was successful in disrupting the activities of the criminal elements.
The operation took place in the Ogbadigbo area, near the Enugu-Benue boundary. The Nigerian Air Force issued a statement confirming the details of the incident and the operation.
Further information about the operation and the precautionary landing is available from the Nigerian Air Force.
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Category: News Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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