Two Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots are reported to have survived after an Alpha Jet reportedly crashed near Karabonde, a community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
The incident was first reported by Lapai TV, a local digital television network, which shared a brief update and video on its official Facebook page on Saturday evening.
The post read: “Two Nigerian Air Force Pilots Reportedly Survive Alpha Jet Crash Close to Karabonde, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State,” without providing further details on the pilots’ condition or the circumstances of the crash.
As of this report, the Nigerian Air Force has not released an official statement confirming the crash, its cause, or the operational status of the aircraft.
A video obtained by SaharaReporters shows smoke rising from the reported crash site, raising concerns among locals who said they were uncertain about what caused the aircraft’s distress.
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