Ground forces in Benue State have been receiving close air assistance from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) as they continue air operations against criminal elements, including suspected kidnappers.
Operation Ogbadigbo took place on Wednesday nite in the state, close to the border between Enugu and Benue, according to the NAF.
The operation, according to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, director of public relations and information, aided the advance of surface forces and disturbed the activities of the suspected criminals.
He added that after the mission was over, the pilot returned to base and made a precautionary landing approximately 10 nautical miles from the airstrip.
After a combat mission, the landing was conducted in accordance with established operational and safety protocols, according to Ejodame.
He informed that the helicopter had gone back to base.
Protecting communities and enhancing security are ongoing endeavours, and the NAF has pledged to keep up its air support for ground forces and its pressure on criminal elements.