The missing Alpha jet of the Nigerian Air Force has been found.
The plane which was reported to have lost contact with the radar on Wednesday evening was found to have crashed at approximately 30Kms outskirt from the city of Maiduguri at Abba-Jille in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
The fighter jet was seen flying around Goni Kurmiri and Njimia villages after attacking terrorist locations at the Sambisa axis, PR Nigeria reported.
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There was no word yet on the fate of the pilot and co-pilot, whether they ejected safely or have been captured by insurgency fighters.
According to the Air Force spokesman, Commodore Edward Gabkwet, “the plane lost contact with the radar in Borno State, while on an interdiction mission in support of ground troops.
“The mission was part of the ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the North East.
“The loss of radar contact occurred at about 5:08 p.m. on 31st March 2021.
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