The Nigerian Air Force says it will take delivery of “Augusta 109’’ power helicopter from Italy, soon, to strengthen its arsenal for the fight against insurgency in the North-West.
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, disclosed this at the “2019 First Quarter Chief of Air Staff Conference on Wednesday in Abuja.
Abubakar said that acquisition of the military helicopter was part of renewed efforts of Federal Government to ensure that there was security in the North-West.
He said that the focus was particularly in Zamfara, Sokoto and Kaduna states, where a new detachment had been approved by the Air Force Council.
(NAN)