Nigerian Air Force Recovers Lost Aerial Vehicles After Operational Technical Fault
- The Nigerian Air Force confirmed on Friday that one of its unmanned aerial vehicles lost link during a mission under Operation FASAN YAMMA
- Officials said emergency procedures were swiftly activated, ensuring the platform was contained and recovery efforts began immediately
- The Service stressed that no lives were lost and counter-insurgency operations across all theatres remain unaffected
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday said it successfully coordinated response and recovery actions after one of its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) experienced a loss of link during a routine mission under Operation FASAN YAMMA.
According to PUNCH, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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Incident occurred in Sector 3
Ejodame explained that the incident took place within Sector 3 of the operational area while the UAV was carrying out a scheduled task in support of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts.
He noted that once the loss of link was confirmed and restoration attempts failed, emergency procedures were immediately activated. These included return-to-base actions and coordinated response measures involving sister Services and relevant authorities.
The NAF spokesman confirmed that the UAV had been contained, with recovery and assessment activities progressing as planned.
According to him, technical teams secured the UAV and commenced preliminary evaluations in line with standard safety and operational protocols.
No loss of life, operations continue
Ejodame stressed that the incident did not result in any casualties. He added:
“There was no loss of life, and operations across all theatres continue uninterrupted. The Service reassured the public of its professionalism and sustained operational focus, stressing that counter-insurgency operations remain ongoing and unaffected in the interest of national security.
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Military officers detained In Burkina Faso break silence
Legit.ng earlier reported that officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) who were detained in Burkina Faso after their landing last week expressed frustration over their continued stay in the country, Daily Trust reported.
The personnel urged the Nigerian government, particularly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to treat the matter with urgency, stressing that their prolonged stay amounted to detention.
According to Dailytrust, the officers, who spoke anonymously through colleagues on December 15, maintained that they were on an official mission to Portugal and insisted that the government must act faster to secure their release.
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