The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has stated that the events of the past few days involving the crash of an Alpha-Jet aircraft should inspire and spur Nigerian Air Force pilots, technicians and ground troops to remain resolute in the fight against insurgency in the North- East and other parts of the country.
The CAS stated that the videos being circulated on social media claiming that the aircraft was shot down by insurgents were false, noting that “from critical analysis of all available intelligence, it was obvious that the air accident was caused by other factors soon to be unravelled.”
The NAF Alpha jet went missing on Wednesday with two airmen, Flt Lts. John Abolarinwa and Ebiakpo Chapele, on board.
Amao said “We must continue to work assiduously in synergy with sister services and other security agencies to ensure that peace and security of lives and property are achieved,”
He assured the troops of his support as they intensified efforts towards ensuring that the fight against insurgency comes to an end in no distant time.
The air marshal celebrated Easter and interacted with the troops while also commending them for their efforts towards projecting airpower as well as providing close air support to ground troops in the fight against insurgency.