Nigerian Air Force Recovers UAV After Mid-Mission Signal Loss

Nigeria’s Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the successful recovery of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) after it temporarily lost communication during an operational flight, military officials said on Friday.

The incident occurred during a routine mission under Operation FASAN YAMMA, a security campaign supporting counter-insurgency efforts in the country.

In a statement released in Abuja, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force, said the drone experienced a loss of data link while operating within Sector 3 of the mission area.

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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