NAF Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing on Benue Farmland After Anti-Kidnapping Operation
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter has made a precautionary landing on a farmland in Makurdi, Benue State, while returning from an operation against suspected kidnappers along the Enugu-Benue boundary.
The helicopter reportedly landed at Utur Tse-Igboji community, Bar Council Ward, along the Welfare Quarters–Mopol 13 Ring Road in Makurdi.
Confirming the incident on Wednesday, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the aircraft had successfully provided close air support to ground troops during an operation targeting suspected kidnappers in the Ogbadigbo area of Benue State.
According to him, the operation disrupted the activities of the criminals and supported the advance of ground forces.
Ejodame said that after completing the mission, the pilot exercised professional discretion and landed the helicopter approximately 10 nautical miles from the airfield in line with established operational and safety procedures.
He added that the helicopter has since returned safely to base.
The NAF reaffirmed its commitment to supporting ground forces and sustaining operations aimed at denying criminal elements freedom of action and protecting communities across affected areas.
