Airforce helicopter damaged in Nigeria, 26 including 23 soldiers killed, 8 injured
Nigeria Air Force helicopter crash: An Air Force helicopter has crashed in Nigeria, in which 26 soldiers have died and 8 people are said to be injured. The search operation is on.
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On Monday, August 14, an Air Force helicopter crashed in Nigeria, in which 26 soldiers died tragically and 8 people are said to be injured. This has been confirmed by the AFC news agency quoting army sources. According to an Airforce spokesman, a helicopter used to airlift the injured was damaged.
According to media reports, the accident took place at the place where the conflict between the army and the Naxalites is going on. In this helicopter crash, 26 people including 3 civilians have died, while 8 people are said to be injured. The injured have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. The condition of the injured is said to be critical and the death toll is expected to increase.
Significantly, the crashed helicopter was flying with 11 dead and 7 injured people. Giving information, Air Force spokesman Edward Gabquet said that the Mi-171 helicopter has been damaged, and the injured are being taken to the hospital.
