1. A Nigerian Air Force (NAF801) F7-Ni fighter jet returning to the base from an interdicted mission crashed due to bad weather and not under enemy fire around Hong, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State at about 1623hrs (4.23 pm). There was no survival as the pilot of the aircraft lost his life in the unfortunate incident.
2. 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.
3. In view of the above, you are please requested to disseminate this information through your mass medium for the awareness of the general public.
Thank you for your usual cooperation.
Air Commodore Dele Alonge
Director Public Relations
Nigerian Airforce
Director Public Relations
Nigerian Airforce
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