Nigeria Police chopper shot down in Kaduna days after Buhari announced air strike
Police Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba disclosed this in a press statement on Wednesday.
It read in part: “Unfortunately, during the operation, a Police Bell helicopter, which provided aerial and intelligence cover for the ground troops came under attack from the bandits using sophisticated anti-aircraft rifles and GPMG. “They were thereafter evacuated for medical treatment. Both officers who sustained non-life threatening injuries are currently receiving treatment and are in stable condition.
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