A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet reportedly crashed near Karabonde in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday evening.
Unconfirmed reports from local sources indicated that the two pilots onboard survived the incident after successfully ejecting from the aircraft.
A Niger State-based digital television network, Lapai TV, shared the development on its official Facebook account, accompanied by a one-minute video.
The post read: “Two Nigerian Air Force Pilots Reportedly Survive Alpha Jet Crash Close to Karabonde, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.”
Eyewitnesses claimed the pilots managed to eject safely before the jet went down, averting potential fatalities.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian military has not issued an official statement regarding the crash.
Residents in the area reported seeing smoke from the crash site and confirmed that emergency services were deployed to assess the situation and secure the site.
Further updates are expected once the Nigerian Air Force releases an official account of the incident.
