A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft on routine mission in North-east has lost radar contact, authorities have confirmed.
It was gathered that the aircraft was deployed to facilitate an anti-terrorist operation in the North East area of the country.
The Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet confirmed the incident.
He said, “A NAF aircraft on routine mission in support of own troops at one of the Theatres of Operation in the Northern part of Nigeria has lost radar contact.”
Gabkwet, however, noted that efforts were currently ongoing to locate its whereabouts, adding that more “details to follow”.
Details later…
