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Roan77:
Bro, we have single seater Alpha jets, and twin seater Alpha jets, so I guess he was on the single seater jet.

they are not single seat alpha jets bro

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.

according to NAF the pilot came under heavy fire while returning from a mission while he ejected and landed they also fired at him.
During this time he had already radioed his location to NAF base which prompted the deployment of CSAR operatives consisting of NAF and NA along side Gunships and a ISR aircraft
While the pilot was maneuvering his way to safety in the bushes then he came in contact with one of the units that came for rescue

Coolliot:
Where is the Co-pilot?

he was the only pilot on board

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

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

bidexiii:
Magnificent footage of strategic Egyptian opening of operation wild forces in Egypt.

Egypt na ur mate?

bidexiii:
It's the same technical !

Look at the steel the recoiless-Gun is bolted to and the iron steel at the edge of the technical. It's the same, it's not shinny after it has been hit.
And you can can also see that it's the same AAG and they are placed beside each other.

Check out the images below..

thank you

Whyem15:
It was just a comment under a post about ISWAP's attack on NA base last month where they burnt a tank. I doubt I can find the comment again.

Mind you, seems the attack on kawuri was pretty large some of the pictures posted by the terrorists featured them burning a panhard and a mowag piranha AFV that both looked as though they've been out of operation several years ago.

The terrorists seem to be fielding more of the SPG-9 that was seen to be destroyed by NAF some weeks ago as seen in a propaganda video from one of their bases in sambisa. This time around, they positioned it under a tree to prevent it from being noticed by NAF

A modern tank will still come out fine from an attack from this type of weapon.
The range is even more ridiculous, fire once and you've given your location out to a tank/IFV/artillery and before they fire the next round, the terrorists should be gone.

it's the same one NAF destroyed
Remember it's a "Propaganda video"

bidexiii:
Yes I know, if you have lived in Abuja. Securities operatives uses diverse special weapoms. Alot of BIG MEN, needs protection.

Abba kyari was also present there so a lot of IRT personnel was on Ground plus some of the "Big men"

15 terrorist killed July 12
2 guntrucks destroyed

IamAnderson:
She's doing very well, how old is she now?

1yr and some months

decatalyst:
I have a cute brindle male for her.


@ibadan tho

really pics please

Civil defence

joscofelix2:
dey only year were my leg run leave my body. It was a well plan attack oo. According to a soja i met in dey bush say, that troop in that location went on a reinforcement mission, that dey were attack from flash postion.he say bh spy dem very well.this guy nearly shoot me wan we me for bush say na bh i be, omo see begging. But wan reinforcement come, dey kill better number of bh but military base and equipment was touch. Dey only day were devil refuse to minister to me .but brono don calm oo

it was 707 Special force brigade that liberated baga.

Why no Panthers

DSS SOF

youghs:
2 ST1 In North East

159 SF brigade
#MenInBlack

kabe1:
When you post your own photos, you can give it whatever caption you like.

it's not just about giving it caption guy
We should know their actual name.
For the mean time their names might fall within what I mentioned I dunno

kabe1:
Can you describe them?

How would you identify them for caption purposes?

DSS SOF or
DSS HRT(Hostage Rescue Team)
DSS assault Team

No need for shock or storm troopers

jteku:
Nigerian Army truck involve in an accident


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ESdn1OFcmc

non died

Nobody died thanks God

bidexiii:
Wow.

6 including civiees

NAF Tucs around June

Coolliot:
Seems DSS and couple of SBS

yep you're right

#ISWAP Jahadist Commander Abou MUHAMMAD killed in an attempt to detonate Hand Grenades in Boulaboulin in #Timbuktu Faruok wings. #ISIS looses confidence after two unsuccessful attempt on 153 SF brigade Damboa.

DSS

youghs:
DSS*

Very Good identification

Air task force
#MI35M

EricBraven:
Maiduguri

I no dey maid before o

It

sizzorchan:
After 20yrs of some of the most powerful militaries in the world in Afghanistan, the media now portrays the afghan troops as poorly equipped lol, so wtf has America been doing there? haha, shouldn't they have some of the best weapons and training by now.
I guess the foreign troops don't really trust the Afghan army, lots of moles among them too

it just keeps getting worse in Afghanistan guy

EricBraven:
Shey you don change location

To?

SamuelAnyawu:
I think the NAF response time has improved a lot. Even small checkpoints once they call for air support bird don show sharply.

I noticed too guy

lebuhsi:
The A-29s would taste blood, earliest by Next month.

CAS go sweet oh, Make DHQ bring back our videos

Drones will be sweeter
Wingloong especially staying airborne for 20hrs+ bringing hell with them