2 officers feared dead as NAF aircraft crashes in Kaduna

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Flt Lt Abubakar Mohammed Alkali.

2 officers feared dead as NAF aircraft crashes in Kaduna

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) trainer aircraft crashed in Kaduna State on Tuesday evening, according to reports.

The report of the incident is still sketchy but sources said the two pilots on board are feared dead.

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One of the pilots who died was identified as Flt Lt Abubakar Mohammed Alkali, an indigene of Potiskum, in Yobe State and a younger brother to Brig Gen. Umaru Alkali.

According to the reports, the Super Mushak, which is trainer aircraft, crashed in Kaduna while on a training mission.

The aircraft, according to sources, crashed inside a NAF facility in the State.

The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Cdre Edward Gabkwet, did not respond to enquires to confirm the incident.

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