JUST IN: Alpha Jet air crash averted, no casualties recorded

Contrary to previous reports, the presumed Alpha Jet crash was averted in Kaduna state around 4pm.

According to Nigerian Air Force official, Flight Lt. Dairo was able to avert the crash, landed safely and no casualties were recorded.

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The Nigerian Air Force official added that, “That fighter jet reportedly left Yola, the Adamawa state capital, this morning to go clear bandits.”