NAF UAV Safely Recovered After Completing Key Counterterrorism Missions
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been safely recovered after experiencing a technical fault during an ongoing counterterrorism operation across parts of the North-West and North-Central regions.
Security sources disclosed that the UAV, deployed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as precision strike coordination, had earlier completed several successful missions against terrorist targets before the incident occurred.
According to defence intelligence officials, the aircraft developed a technical issue while conducting an operation within the Kaduna–Kainji axis. In line with established safety procedures, commanders directed the UAV to return to base, after which it was compelled to make a controlled recovery at a secure location within the operational theatre.
The sources confirmed that the UAV had played a critical role in identifying and supporting the neutralisation of key terrorist elements earlier in the day, contributing significantly to ongoing air and ground offensives.
Military authorities stressed that the incident has no impact on current operations, noting that the recovery was a precautionary and tactical measure carried out after the aircraft had already achieved its mission objectives.
The Nigerian Air Force continues to sustain air operations against terrorist groups, leveraging aerial platforms to maintain pressure on hostile elements and support broader efforts to restore security across affected regions.
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