The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the coordination of response and recovery efforts following the temporary loss of communication with one of its Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) during a routine operation under Operation FASAN YAMMA.
The incident occurred on Friday within Sector 3 of the operation area, where the UAV was deployed on a scheduled mission in support of ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Ehimen Ejodem.
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According to the statement, the UAV experienced a link loss while completing its assigned task. He said all efforts to restore communications with the platform were unsuccessful, prompting the immediate activation of established emergency procedures.
“These procedures included return-to-base actions and coordinated response measures involving partner services and other relevant authorities,” the NAF said.
This confirmed that the UAV was successfully controlled and that recovery and assessment activities are proceeding in line with operational plans.
NAF said technical teams have secured the platform and have begun initial assessment as per standard security and operational protocols.
The force stressed that the incident caused no casualties and did not disrupt military operations in any theatre.
“There was no loss of life or property and operations in all theaters are continuing uninterrupted,” the statement said.
The Nigerian Air Force reassured the public of its professionalism and continued operational focus, stressing that counter-terrorism operations will continue and remain unaffected.
“The service is fully committed to the execution of its constitutional mandate and the protection of national security,” the NAF said.
