DaddyGoo:
PRESS RELEASE

ALPHA JET AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN ZAMFARA STATE, PILOT RESCUED

On 18 July 2021, at about 12.45 pm, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft, returning from a successful air interdiction mission between the boundaries of Zamfara and Kaduna State, came under intense enemy fire which led to its crash in Zamfara State. Luckily, the gallant pilot of the aircraft, Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, successfully ejected from the aircraft. Using his survival instincts, the pilot, who came under intense ground fire from the bandits, was able to evade them and sought refuge in nearby settlements awaiting sunset. Using the cover of darkness and his phone set for navigation, Flight Lieutenant Dairo was able to elude several bandits’ strongholds and maneuvered his way to a Nigerian Army Unit, where he was finally rescued.

It is instructive to note that upon receipt of the news of the crash, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, had directed that all efforts must be emplaced to rescue the pilot. Accordingly, NAF Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms and helicopter gunships provided close air support to NAF Special Forces and Nigerian Army troops who were able to locate the crash site and the pilot’s parachute, while also combing nearby locations for any sign of the pilot. It is gladdening to note that while in hiding, Flight Lieutenant Dairo confirmed that the presence of NAF aircraft within the vicinity of the crash site helped in scaring the bandits who were after him, thus enabling him to find refuge and escape to a safe location.

It is important to also recall that only recently, the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, had directed the Armed Forces of Nigeria to do all it takes to flush out criminal elements in Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna States. It is in fulfilment of this directive that the NAF, in conjunction with surface forces, has in the last 2 weeks mounted intensive day and night air interdiction operations against bandits and their hideouts, especially in these 3 states. Through these intensive air operations, hundreds of bandits have been neutralized and several of their hideouts destroyed.

Despite the setback of yesterday’s crash, the NAF remains committed towards fulfilling Mr President’s mandate as well as other constitutional roles assigned to it. The willingness, readiness and tested ability of the NAF remains unshaken and unwavering as it continues to carry out its assigned roles.

Kindly bring the information to the awareness of the general public. Thank you.

Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

19 July 2021



NAF has confirmed the crash of an Alpha Jet due to enemy action.

Praises to God Lt Dairo took his SERE training serious and was able to escape.

Pics of the CDS, CAS and other Flag officers of the Air Force welcoming the hero back to base.

It is APPALLING that these "bandits" now have the ability to bring down aircraft.

These jokes need to stop fast

Toju200:
WTF
First of all Thank God for his rescue
Now wtf did I just read the shot down the plane..
At this point in time Drones are needed like now alpha jets pilots risk their lives too much because of the kind of aircraft they fly damn they have tried abeg

NAF has confirmed the crash of an Alpha Jet due to enemy action.
"bandits" now have the ability to bring down aircraft.

These jokes need to stop fast

DaddyGoo:
PRESS RELEASE

ALPHA JET AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN ZAMFARA STATE, PILOT RESCUED

On 18 July 2021, at about 12.45 pm, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft, returning from a successful air interdiction mission between the boundaries of Zamfara and Kaduna State, came under intense enemy fire which led to its crash in Zamfara State. Luckily, the gallant pilot of the aircraft, Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, successfully ejected from the aircraft. Using his survival instincts, the pilot, who came under intense ground fire from the bandits, was able to evade them and sought refuge in nearby settlements awaiting sunset. Using the cover of darkness and his phone set for navigation, Flight Lieutenant Dairo was able to elude several bandits’ strongholds and maneuvered his way to a Nigerian Army Unit, where he was finally rescued.

It is instructive to note that upon receipt of the news of the crash, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, had directed that all efforts must be emplaced to rescue the pilot. Accordingly, NAF Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms and helicopter gunships provided close air support to NAF Special Forces and Nigerian Army troops who were able to locate the crash site and the pilot’s parachute, while also combing nearby locations for any sign of the pilot. It is gladdening to note that while in hiding, Flight Lieutenant Dairo confirmed that the presence of NAF aircraft within the vicinity of the crash site helped in scaring the bandits who were after him, thus enabling him to find refuge and escape to a safe location.

It is important to also recall that only recently, the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, had directed the Armed Forces of Nigeria to do all it takes to flush out criminal elements in Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna States. It is in fulfilment of this directive that the NAF, in conjunction with surface forces, has in the last 2 weeks mounted intensive day and night air interdiction operations against bandits and their hideouts, especially in these 3 states. Through these intensive air operations, hundreds of bandits have been neutralized and several of their hideouts destroyed.

Despite the setback of yesterday’s crash, the NAF remains committed towards fulfilling Mr President’s mandate as well as other constitutional roles assigned to it. The willingness, readiness and tested ability of the NAF remains unshaken and unwavering as it continues to carry out its assigned roles.

Kindly bring the information to the awareness of the general public. Thank you.

Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

19 July 2021


Pics of the CDS, CAS and other Flag officers of the Air Force welcoming the hero back to base.

NAF has confirmed the crash of an Alpha Jet due to enemy action.

Praises to God Lt Dairo took his SERE training serious and was able to escape.

It is APPALLING that these "bandits" now have the ability to bring down aircraft.

These jokes need to stop fast

DaddyGoo:
PRESS RELEASE

ALPHA JET AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN ZAMFARA STATE, PILOT RESCUED

On 18 July 2021, at about 12.45 pm, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft, returning from a successful air interdiction mission between the boundaries of Zamfara and Kaduna State, came under intense enemy fire which led to its crash in Zamfara State. Luckily, the gallant pilot of the aircraft, Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, successfully ejected from the aircraft. Using his survival instincts, the pilot, who came under intense ground fire from the bandits, was able to evade them and sought refuge in nearby settlements awaiting sunset. Using the cover of darkness and his phone set for navigation, Flight Lieutenant Dairo was able to elude several bandits’ strongholds and maneuvered his way to a Nigerian Army Unit, where he was finally rescued.

It is instructive to note that upon receipt of the news of the crash, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, had directed that all efforts must be emplaced to rescue the pilot. Accordingly, NAF Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms and helicopter gunships provided close air support to NAF Special Forces and Nigerian Army troops who were able to locate the crash site and the pilot’s parachute, while also combing nearby locations for any sign of the pilot. It is gladdening to note that while in hiding, Flight Lieutenant Dairo confirmed that the presence of NAF aircraft within the vicinity of the crash site helped in scaring the bandits who were after him, thus enabling him to find refuge and escape to a safe location.

It is important to also recall that only recently, the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, had directed the Armed Forces of Nigeria to do all it takes to flush out criminal elements in Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna States. It is in fulfilment of this directive that the NAF, in conjunction with surface forces, has in the last 2 weeks mounted intensive day and night air interdiction operations against bandits and their hideouts, especially in these 3 states. Through these intensive air operations, hundreds of bandits have been neutralized and several of their hideouts destroyed.

Despite the setback of yesterday’s crash, the NAF remains committed towards fulfilling Mr President’s mandate as well as other constitutional roles assigned to it. The willingness, readiness and tested ability of the NAF remains unshaken and unwavering as it continues to carry out its assigned roles.

Kindly bring the information to the awareness of the general public. Thank you.

Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

19 July 2021


Pics of the CDS, CAS and other Flag officers of the Air Force welcoming the hero back to base.

NAF has confirmed the crash of an Alpha Jet due to enemy action.

Praises to God Lt Dairo took his SERE training serious and was able to escape.

It is APPALLING that these "bandits" now have the ability to bring down aircraft.

These jokes need to stop fast

EricBraven:

Where did you get this from

Coolliot:



Where is the Co-pilot?

Litmus:


In the strange situation whereby we are defeating terrorists, herdsmen, kidnapers, separatists but overall insecurity is worst now than ever, exemplified by common bandits attaining the level of freedom and sophistication needed to shoot down military aircrafts, when are Nigerians going to unit in calling for the resignation of Mr President?

I’m not trying to be controversial and I have not ethnic or political axe to grind in anticipation of beheading anyone. I’m genuinely interested in opinions on how bad security in any democracy needs to get for the leader of that nation to resign.

Odunayaw:
I'm glad the pilot is okay but why do I feel NAF is pushing a "hero" story to cover reliability issues of the Alphas

DaddyGoo:


A WhatsApp group I'm on.........many senior men including military are members.

The news has also surfaced elsewhere, and the pictures sure don't lie.
Can I get connected to the group?


DHQ Facebook post

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4146121492161941&id=612237468883712

NewDelhi:
I thought they said nothing happened lol

ugo4u:
It's either he was hit meaning he was flying too low(which is unlikely since it was a night operation) or the Aircraft itself developed a technical fault midair(most likely). It's high time we ground or phase out the Alpha jets or use them & do trade by barter with any country that will give us infantry hardwares or spare parts etc. We kuku no get pass two currently that are operational, the JF 17s & the Tucanos will fill the void.

SamuelAnyawu:
The Pilot should thank his stars that it never happened here in Borno.

Wait, I hope Pilots carry Tavor or an AK-47

DubaiLandLord:
What of the copilot... Abi we also get single seat alpha jet

Odunayaw:
I'm glad the pilot is okay but why do I feel NAF is pushing a "hero" story to cover reliability issues of the Alphas

SamuelAnyawu:
The Pilot should thank his stars that it never happened here in Borno.

Wait, I hope Pilots carry Tavor or an AK-47

youghs:
With 2 alpha jet gone this year, how many do we have left
Toju200
Bidexiii
Odunayaw

youghs:
With 2 alpha jet gone this year, how many do we have left

ugo4u:
It's either he was hit meaning he was flying too low(which is unlikely since it was a night operation) or the Aircraft itself developed a technical fault midair(most likely). It's high time we ground or phase out the Alpha jets or use them & do trade by barter with any country that will give us infantry hardwares or spare parts etc. We kuku no get pass two currently that are operational, the JF 17s & the Tucanos will fill the void.

Odunayaw:
Two! If they need muscular men to carry the Tucano by hand they should ring Samuelanyawu

Because Tucano suppose don land na

SamuelAnyawu:



Lol Omo how you take know I’m muscular .

One of the reasons my ID card is 24hrs in my pockets even asleep cos if BH hold me they’ll never believe I’m not a Soldier

SamuelAnyawu:



Lol Omo how you take know I’m muscular .

One of the reasons my ID card is 24hrs in my pockets even asleep cos if BH hold me they’ll never believe I’m not a Soldier