NAF pilots escape death as fighter jet crash in Niger

Two Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet pilots narrowly escaped death on Saturday after safely ejecting from their aircraft following an in-flight emergency during a post-inspection functional check flight at the NAF Base in Kainji, Niger State.

The pilots were said to have expertly manoeuvred the jet away from populated areas before ejecting, a decision that prevented civilian casualties.

NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, said the aircraft developed an emergency shortly after take-off, prompting the pilots to act swiftly and with remarkable composure.

They expertly manoeuvred the aircraft away from populated areas before executing a safe ejection,” he said.

Ejodame revealed that the crew is currently undergoing routine medical evaluation at a NAF health facility