The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that five crew members died in an Helicopter crash in Borno State.
The helicopter was gunned down while on combat mission against Boko Haram Terrorists.
The deceased personnel, whose remains have been recovered to Maiduguri, are; Flight Lieutenant Perowei Jacob – Pilot in Command; Flight Lieutenant Kaltho Paul Kilyofas – Co-Pilot; Sergeant Auwal Ibrahim – Flight Technician; Lance Corporal Adamu Nura – Gunner and Aircraftman Meshack Ishmael – Gunner.