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Independence rehearsal: Nigerian Air Force confirms crash of 2 aircraft

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File: NAF Alpha jets in action

The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed an air accident involving two of its aircraft taking part in the rehearsals for the 58th Independence Day Celebrations.

Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, made the confirmation in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

” I wish to confirm an air incident involving 2 Nigerian Air Force aircraft taking part in the rehearsals for the 58th Independence Day Celebrations.

” Thankfully no lives were lost. Details will be communicated later,” Daramola said.

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