Nigerian Airforce jet crashes in Adamawa

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A Nigerian Air Force (NAF801) F7-Ni fighter jet returning to the base from an interdicted mission has crashed in Adamawa.

The crash is blamed on bad weather and not under enemy fire around Hong, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, the Army has said.
A statement by Air Commodore Dele Alonge, Director Public Relations
Nigerian Airforce, said there was no survivor was as the pilot of the aircraft lost his life in the unfortunate incident.

“Meanwhile, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal SB Abubakar has set up an investigation panel to unravel the remote and immediate causers) of the accident. Further details will be communicated to you in due course,” the statement added.