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Nigeria Air Force Plane Crashes In Benue

Muhammed Abubakar, Reporting

A Nigerian Air Force FT-7NI trainer aircraft has crashed in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, Stonix News reports.

The incident occurred on Friday evening during a routine training exercise.

Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday.

He said two pilots onboard the aircraft survived and were being observed in a military facility.

“Luckily, the two pilots on board survived the crash after successfully ejecting from the aircraft.

“Additionally, there was no loss of lives or damage to any property around the area of impact.

“Both pilots are currently under observation at NAF Base Hospital, Makurdi. Meanwhile, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has constituted a Board of Inquiry to determine the immediate and remote causes of the crash,” he said.

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