By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the recovery of one of its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) after it experienced a loss of link during a routine mission under Operation FASAN YAMMA.
The incident occurred within Sector 3 of the operation area while the UAV was on a scheduled task in support of ongoing counter-insurgency operations, the NAF said in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame.
Ejodame said emergency procedures were immediately activated after efforts to restore the link failed, including return-to-base actions and coordinated response measures with sister services and relevant authorities.
He confirmed that the UAV was successfully contained and recovered, adding that technical teams have secured the platform and begun preliminary assessments in line with standard operational protocols.
The NAF spokesman stressed that no casualties were recorded and that military operations across all theatres remain unaffected, reaffirming the Air Force’s commitment to professionalism and national security.
