The fight against insurgency got a boost on Thursday with the delivery of first batch of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft by the United States of America to Nigeria.
According to the Nigerian Air Force, the aircraft arrived in Kano State on Thursday afternoon.
“On hand to receive the aircraft were the Honourable Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd), Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao,” a statement signed by NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, noted.
Gabkwet said the second batch of the A-29 Super Tucano is expected to arrive in the country before the end of the year.
