The first batch of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft have arrived Kano, today 22 July 2021 at about 12.34pm.

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.

Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Magashi unveils the Nigerian flag on one of the Super Tucano aircraft.

Honourable Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd) flanked by Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya (Left) and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, with a Super Tucano aircraft at the background.