The Nigerian Air Force’s Alpha jet which was previously missing has been discovered. It was found to have crashed at Abba-Jille in Konduga LGA of Borno State.
According to reports, the location of the crash is approx 30Kms outskirt from the city of Maiduguri.
The fighter jet was last seen flying around Goni Kurmiri and Njimia villages after attacking terrorist locations at the Sambisa axis before it went missing.
There was however no word yet as to the fate or whereabouts of the pilot and co-pilot, whether they ejected safely or have been captured by insurgency fighters.
According to Air Force spokesman, Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the plane was reported to have lost contact with the radar on Wednesday evening.
Gabkwet said the plane lost contact with 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 31 March 2021’. he added.
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK
