A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet crashed in Niger State on Saturday, but both pilots survived after ejecting.

A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet has crashed in Niger State.

The incident happened on Saturday evening, December 6, near the Karabonde community in Borgu Local Government Area.

Initial reports, however, bring a breath of relief. Sources say the two pilots on board managed to eject from the aircraft before it went down. They are believed to have survived the crash.

The news first broke through a post by Lapai TV, a digital television network based in Niger State. The platform shared a brief update alongside a one-minute video on its Facebook page, announcing the incident.

In its post, the station stated: “Two Nigerian Air Force Pilots Reportedly Survive Alpha Jet Crash Close to Karabonde, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.”

At this moment, details remain sketchy. The condition of the pilots and what led to the crash are still unclear, as the military has not yet spoken.

As of the time of this report, the Nigerian Air Force headquarters is yet to release an official statement. The public is now in a waiting game for confirmation and further details from the authorities.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they emerge.