The Nigerian Army has put to operation two new Bell UH1 Helicopters to herald its aviation unit and to strengthen its counter-insurgency operations.
The two helicopters arrived the Nigeria Police Air wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 4:37 p.m.
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In his remarks, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, said the new helicopters would be a game-changer for the army in its operational activities, adding that the platforms would be used for casualty evacuation, reconnaissance and surveillance.
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