The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its helicopter conveying personnel on medical outreach programme at Gwoza came under attack by the insurgents.
A statement by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa made available to newsmen in Abuja disclosed this on Thursday.
According to Famuyiwa, the Mi-17 helicopter was shot at several times by the insurgents, however, there was no casualty except for an airman that sustained bullet wound.
He explained that the helicopter had departed from Maiduguri enroute the venue of the 2-day medical outreach programme in Gwoza when it came under attack by the insurgents.
“Nevertheless, the pilot was able to fly the helicopter safely to and from its destination to enable the outreach programme continue uninterrupted.
“Following the attack, NAF immediately scrambled a fighter aircraft and helicopter gunship to the…
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