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NAF announces retrieval of drone after link loss during operation
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that it successfully coordinated response and recovery actions after one of its unmanned aerial vehicles lost communication during a routine mission under Operation FASAN YAMMA.
The Director of Public Relations and Information of the Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
Ejodame explained that the incident occurred within Sector 3 of the operational area while the drone was carrying out a scheduled assignment in support of ongoing counter-insurgency operations.
He added that necessary measures were immediately activated to address the situation and ensure operational safety.
He said that upon the loss of link and the failure of restoration attempts, established emergency procedures were immediately activated, including return-to-base actions, alongside coordinated response measures involving sister Services and relevant authorities.
The NAF spokesman confirmed that the platform had been contained, with recovery and assessment activities progressing as planned.
According to him, technical teams had secured the UAV and commenced preliminary evaluations in line with standard safety and operational protocols.
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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