Nigeria Air Force’s Alpha Jet (NAF 466), which was used for the operation against the dreaded sect, reportedly went missing somewhere around Adamawa State. Since the 12th of September the air-force has been unable to establish contact with the jet staff.
According to Punch, on
Monday, September 15, Amosu claimed while speaking with State House
correspondents in Abuja:
“We have an idea of where missing
jet could be.”
It would be recalled that
some residents of Gombi LGA, Adamawa, said yesterday that they saw the
low-flying aircraft close to Gabun primary school before it might have crashed.
This area is located close to the “battle fields” of Michika and Madagali LGA,
where the military were actively engaged against insurgent forces last week.
Amosu however pointed out
that despite the challenging character of the operation, they hope to get the
credible information about the jet soon.
“I am hopeful that before
the end of the day or week we should be able to provide credible information as
to the location of the aircraft and then the pilots.”
The official also expressed
hope that the staffs of the missing jet are still alive. Amosu denied allegations
about the possible sabotage saying:
“Sabotage? No, because it
is a distance of just from Maiduguri to Yola. We are in full control of the air
space. But don’t forget that when you lose radio signal, it becomes very
challenging. There are so many possibilities but we are working on it.”
Amosu revealed that based
on the gathered information authorities had got “an idea” of the possible
whereabouts of the aircraft.
Meanwhile, in the
counter-terrorism operation in Konduga; Nigerian military reportedly killed
scores of insurgents. Additionally, numerous weapons and vehicles were
recovered from the fighting sect members.
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