Nigerian Alpha Jet goes missing during Boko Haram operation

Nigerian Air Force Alpha-Jet has been reported missing during an air operation with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.

According to reports, the fighter jet went missing on Wednesday, March 30, 2021. it has been assumed that it might have been captured or shut down around 5pm by the Boko Haram terrorists.

In the press release, the Nigerian Air Force confirmed the missing Alpha Jet, adding that investigations as to the whereabouts of the missing jet is ongoing.

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.

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.”