The Nigerian Air Force has officially inducted their two new Mi-35M attack helicopters during their 53^rd anniversary celebration on 22 April. The induction was held in Makurdi. Present was the Minister of Defence, Mansur Mohammad Dan-Ali, Chief of Air Staff and Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. Abubakar has commented that the new Mi-35Ms will boost NAF effectiveness in fighting insurgency, reports Defence Web.