Shooting of Nigerian military plane in Sambisa – Last week a military plane allegedly carrying foreign mercenaries was shot down by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state. However, this news did not make headlines.
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Investigations by Sahara Reporters brought a little more light on the incident. Below, read what we know and what we do not know at the moment.
1. Who was on board?
Five Ukrainian mercenaries and a Nigerian pilot were allegedly on board. The foreign soldiers did not survive, while the pilot reportedly suffered critical injuries and might be alive.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Abuja did not comment on the issue, recommended to address the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev.
2. What was the purpose of the flight?
The aircraft was most likely a surveillance plane that carried out reconnaissance and photographing over Sambisa forest, a notorious stronghold for the Islamist Boko Haram sect.
3. Do the terrorists really have anti-air capabilities?
The plane was most-likely hit by ZU-23-2 twin anti-air gun. It is capable to engage low-flying targets at a range of 2.5 km. Terrorists possess many of them, and can shoot a plane easily, especially during take off and landing.
4. What the Nigerian military have to say
The spokesperson of the Nigerian Air Force, Comodore Alonge, said was not aware of the crash.
The spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Colonel S.K Usman, promised to reply later, but he has not done it for more than 48 hours after the initial request.
Two other officials at the Defence headquarters in Abuja refused to discuss the alleged air crash.
According to the information by Sahara Reporters, the Nigerian military maintains an air unit composed of mercenaries and foreign specialists of all kinds. This unit was distinct from the NAF, to the point that the two are often in conflict over air operations in the North East.
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