The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that one of its aircraft crashed on Friday evening in Makurdi, Benue state.

The aircraft, FT-7NI trainer aircraft reportedly crashed during a routine training exercise.

Meanwhile, the two pilots onboard the aircraft survived and are being observed in a military facility, a statement by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet said.

“Luckily, the two pilots on board survived the crash after successfully ejecting from the aircraft. Additionally, there was no loss of lives or damage to any property around the area of impact.

“Both pilots are currently under observation at NAF Base Hospital, Makurdi”. 

The statement added that the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has constituted a Board of Inquiry to investigate the cause of the crash.