A Nigerian Air Force Mi-35 Helicopter on a training mission, on Monday July 21, 2014 crashed due to technical fault at a location South of Bama, Borno state.

A statement from the Defence Headquarters, signed by the Director Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade and made available to Blank NEWS Online had revealed.

The statement read:

“A Nigerian Air Force Mi-35 Helicopter on a training mission this afternoon, crashed due to technical fault at a location South of Bama. Investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances that led to the accident.

“Meanwhile, it is established that the crash is not as a result of any enemy action. Further details on the crash will be made known as soon as the investigation is progresses.

“You are please requested to disseminate this information through your mass medium for the awareness of the general public. Thank you for your usual cooperation.”