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Nigerian Air Force Jet Loses Radar While on a Mission in Borno State
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet involved in the anti-terrorism war against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has lost radar contact in Borno State.
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet involved in the anti-terrorism war against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has lost radar contact in Borno State.
This was contained in a statement made by NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet on Thursday.
According to NAF, the aircraft was on a mission to support ground troops.
The statement did not disclose the number of personnel onboard the jet.
“A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha-jet has lost contact with radar in Borno state, while on interdiction mission in support of ground troops.
The mission was part of the ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the northeast. The loss of radar contact occurred at about 5:08 pm on 31 March 2021.”
“Details of the whereabouts of the aircraft or likely cause of contact loss are still sketchy but will be relayed to the general public as soon as they become clear. Meanwhile, search and rescue efforts are ongoing,” it noted.
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