“I was shocked by the devastating news of the air crash but felt much relieved, following the successful ejection by the pilot and his eventual rescue,” Mr Buhari said.
Reports circulating online had said a military plane left Yola and crashed in Kaduna on Sunday afternoon.
The soldiers stormed the market to rescue their colleague who was attacked by hoodlums at the market.
Air Force spokesman said he could not immediately confirm the identity of the airstrike targets.
U.S. Air Force Fighters and Advance Aircraft Directorate has told Nigeria that its 12 Tucano jet fighters will be ready for delivery between July and October.
