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    NIGERIAN AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN KANO

    A Nigerian Air Force aircraft, F7-Ni on a routine training exercise at Kano fatally crashed today at about 12:34 pm killing the only pilot on board. The F7 fighter aircraft based in Makurdi recently relocated to Kano on 18 March 2011 for a two week flying training exercise before returning to Makurdi. The Nigerian Air Force Headquarters has already set up an accident investigation panel to unravel the circumstances that led to the accident. Further details on the crash will be made known as soon as the family of the deceased pilot is informed. Meanwhile, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal MD Umar has already sent a delegation of senior Nigerian Air Force officers to commiserate with the family.


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