BREAKING: Nigerian Air Force Alpha-Jet Allegedly Goes Missing During Fight With Boko Haram Insurgents

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A Nigerian Air Force Alpha-Jet has allegedly gone missing during an air interception mission in battle with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State in the North-East.

JournalReporters learnt that the fighter jet  allegedly went missing on Wednesday around 5pm, amidst fears that it might have been captured or shot down by the Boko Haram terrorists – who are now being aided by a more deadly faction, the Islamic State West African Province, ISWAP, fighters.

Although there was no evidence of video footages during the military operation released, the Nigerian Air Force in a press statement claimed the Alpha Jet was missing, noting that the details of the whereabouts of the aircraft were still sketchy.

The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said, “A NAF Alpha-Jet has lost contact with radar in Borno State, while on interdiction mission in support of ground troops.

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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 whereabouts 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.” 

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