Global Upfront Newspapers
CoverNews

Boko Haram Claims Responsibility For Missing NAF Alpha-Jet, Releases Video Of Aircraft Wreckage

The Boko Haram terrorists on Friday claimed responsibility for the missing Alpha-Jet of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

NAF Spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, had on Thursday morning announced that the fighter jet lost contact with radar on Wednesday evening.

On Friday morning, Air Commodore Gabkwet disclosed the identities of the pilots but said their whereabouts were unknown.

But later on Friday, Boko Haram terrorists released a video of the destroyed jet.

The video, which credible sources released to Daily Trust, showed the corpse of one of the dead pilots.

In the seven minutes, thirty seconds footage, Boko Haram fighters were seen moving along a dusty road, in gun trucks and on motor bikes.

The video indicated that the aircraft exploded in the air before it crashed.

Towards the end of the footage, a masked insurgent climbed a wreckage of the aircraft and pointed his gun into the sky

“The Nigerian Air Force jet fighter with plate number 475 was sent to Sambisa to fight the Mujahideen.

“There’s no one that can fight God. This is the evidence of what God has done. There’s no way you will fight his people and this will not happen. The only way for you now is to repent. That’s the only way out,” he said in impeccable English.

Sources said that the NAF would soon issue a statement on the claims of the terrorists, calling it “a propaganda weapon. We are awaiting the Interim Report of the investigation panel over the missing Alpha-Jet and the result of the Search and Rescue efforts. The moment we receive it, we will brief Nigerians on the contents of the report.”

Advertize With Us

See Also

‘Nigeria Didn’t Deserve You,’ Fiancee Of Soldier Killed In Shiroro Ansaru Terrorists’ Attack Mourns

Global Upfront

Buhari congratulates Olumide Akpata on his election as the President of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

Global Upfront

Controversial UN Peacekeeping Mission: If Kenya Wants To Help Haiti, It Should Push For Colonial Reparations Not Send In The Police

Global Upfront

Participants of Army War College Nigeria embark on geo-strategic tours of Liberia, Niger Republic

Global Upfront

Airlifting Materials For 2024 By-Elections: Clear Your Debt So We Can Serve You Better, NAF Tells INEC

Global Upfront

Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Agrees To Resign

Global Upfront

This website uses Cookies to improve User experience. We assume this is OK...If not, please opt-out! Accept Read More