Boko Haram: Nigeria’s fighter jet disappears
The Nigerian Air Force has declared one of its Alpha-jets missing after losing contact with radar in Borno.
This was stated in a statement by NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet.
According to NAF, the aircraft was on a mission to support ground troops.
The statement did not disclose the number of personnel on board the jet.
“A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha-jet has lost contact with radar in Borno state, while on 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 pm on 31 March 2021.”
“Details of the whereabout of the aircraft or likely cause of contact loss are still sketchy but will be relayed to the general public as soon as they become clear. Meanwhile, search and rescue efforts are ongoing,” it noted.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Diaspora
Five Black Axe chiefs extradited for internet scams, money laundering to appear in U.S. court today
All the five members were originally from Nigeria.Â
Heading 1
New tuberculosis vaccines to become available from 2029: GaviÂ
Gavi said the vaccines would generate up to $135 billion in economic benefits for low- and middle-income countries by 2050.Â
Health
Anambra inaugurates diphtheria awareness campaign
The director assured residents that no confirmed case of diphtheria had been recorded in Anambra.Â
Africa
South Africa leverages BRICS membership to entice investorsÂ
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government said it was working to restore direct flights between India and South Africa.
NationWide
U.S. lifts 12-year security restriction on Nigerian vessels
He said the development followed sustained improvements in Nigeria’s maritime security.Â
States
Court remands couple for allegedly killing 25-year-old woman in Ekiti
The court adjourned until October 9 for mention.
