A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft has reportedly crashed near Karabonde, a community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, sparking fears and prompting immediate military response.
According to early reports from local sources, residents heard a loud explosion before spotting smoke rising from the forested area around Karabonde. Eyewitnesses said the jet appeared to be on a routine operation before it suddenly lost control and went down.
As of the time of this report, the Nigerian Air Force has yet to release an official statement confirming the incident, but security sources say search-and-rescue teams have been deployed to the crash site.
Details about the type of aircraft, the cause of the crash, and the fate of the crew remain unclear. However, villagers around the area have reportedly been instructed to stay away from the scene for safety and security reasons.
This incident adds to a series of military aircraft crashes witnessed in recent years, raising renewed concerns about fleet maintenance, mission risks, and air safety within the armed forces.
