Air Force to celebrate 53 yrs with induction of 2 new fighter jets, free medical service

Mi-35M helicopter

-THE Nigerian Air Force said, Tuesday, that it would inducts two newly acquired aircraft into its fleet and provide free medical services to residents of Makurdi, Benue State during the occasion of celebration of its 53 years of service to the nation next week.

At the occasion which would be hosted by the Tactical Air Command, TAC, Makurdi, the Nigerian Air Force said the additional Mi-35M helicopters which were purchased from Russia, would be added to its fleet for its operations.

According to the Air Force, the fighter jets would be deployed to join other platforms fighting the Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast.

Air Vice Marshal Dayo Amao, chairman, organizing committee who is also the Director Of Operations of the Nigerian Air Force , disclosed this in Abuja, at a pre-press conference, held at the Air Force Headquarters, yesterday.

The occasion, billed to take place between April 20 and 22, according to Amao, will also witness air power meet, gala night, ceremonial parade, winging of new pilots and the presentation of colours to the Special Operations Command.

He added that the NAF Day celebration with the theme: “ Employment of Air Power for Enduring National Security” would afford the NAF the opportunity to take stock in the light of its statutory responsibility as a military Service.

“ Given the active role played by the NAF in combating both real and perceived challenges facing our nation, it is no gain saying that the priority of the NAF lies in the consolidation of the gains of air power employment especially at this crucial stage in the history of our nation, “he said.

AVM Amao also said the induction of the Mi-35 M helicopters would redefine the war on insurgency as the helicopters would bring the needed firepower to bear on the activities of the Air Component of Operation Lafiya Dole.

Hear him:” The Mi-35M helicopters are new versions, it can fly in the night and in all weather, it is an attack helicopter and we are proud to have them. “

Idiots Will Insult Me, Killer Air Force Man Writes In Suicide Note

Kalu had shot and killed Solape Oladipupo after accusing her of double dating at the Air Force Base in Makurdi, Benue State.
The Nigerian Air Force personnel, who killed his lover and colleague in the early hours of Sunday, Aircraft Man Kalu AB, wrote a suicide note after carrying out the act, it has been gathered.

Kalu had shot and killed Solape Oladipupo after accusing her of double dating at the Air Force Base in Makurdi, Benue State.
Solape Oladipupo, NAF personnel shot and killed by her former lover, Kalu Punch NG A snapshot of the said suicide note, which is making the rounds online, indicated that the airman had planned to take his own life afterwards.
He, however, did not go through with the plan and is being detained by the Air Force authorities.
In the note, the airman accused the lover he killed of deceiving him and his mother.
He said he was aware that “some idiot” would insult him for his actions, but bore no grudge as he would do the same if the tables were turned.
He, however, insisted that others in his shoes would do worse than what he did and suggested that he would prefer to be called the “crazy lover who died for heartbreak”.
The Command Public Relations Officer, Wing Commander Emmanuel Iheoma said “the letter must have been written before Kalu was picked up.”

NAF personnel Kalu's suicide note Punch Newspaper

The killer, Lieutenant Kalu Punch NG