A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft that was on a routine mission in the northeastern part of the country has lost radar contact.
Although details are still sketchy, it was gathered that the aircraft was deployed in support of troops at one of the theatres of operation in the Northern part of Nigeria.
The Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet released a concise statement confirming the incident.
The release read, “A NAF aircraft on (a) routine mission in support of own troops at one of the Theatres of Operation in the Northern part of Nigeria has lost radar contact.”
The DOPRI also stated that efforts are currently ongoing to locate the aircraft’s whereabouts, adding that more details will follow as the situation develops.
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