The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that the military that crashed in Niger State developed critical emergency moments after becoming airborne.
The NAF military jet crashed near Karabonde, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
The incident occurred shortly after take-off during a routine post-inspection functional check flight at NAF Base Kainji, Niger State.
NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the crash occurred shortly after take-off during a routine post-inspection functional check flight at NAF Base Kainji, Niger State.
Ejodame said this in a statement issued after the crash.
NAF commended two of its Alpha Jet pilots for safely ejecting themselves from the aircraft following a serious in-flight emergency on Friday, 6 December 2025.
“The pilots, displaying remarkable composure, deliberately steered the jet away from populated areas before executing a successful ejection. Both crew members are in good health and are currently undergoing routine post-ejection medical evaluation.”
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, praised the pilots for averting potential loss of life and property on the ground. Air Marshal Aneke has directed the immediate constitution of a Board of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
