One of Nigeria Air Force Tucano fighter jet on assignment to Borno State, the epicenter of the Boko Haram insurgency, has gone missing.
According to NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the aircraft lost radar contact during a routine mission.
The aircraft was supporting troops at one of the Theatres of Operation in the Northern part of the country, according to the brief statement.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have numerous Theatres of Operation combating Boko Haram terrorists in the northeast region and bandits in the other parts of the north.
More details later…
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