The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the successful recovery of one of its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs after it experienced a temporary loss of communication link during a routine mission under Operation FASAN YAMMA.

In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the incident occurred in Sector 3 of the operation area while the UAV was conducting a scheduled operation in support of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts.

Ejodame said that after attempts to restore the communication link failed, the Air Force promptly activated standard emergency procedures, including return-to-base protocols and coordinated response actions involving sister services and relevant authorities.

He confirmed that the UAV was successfully contained and recovered, with assessment activities proceeding in line with established operational plans.

According to him, technical teams have secured the platform and commenced preliminary evaluations in accordance with standard safety and operational procedures.

“There was no loss of life, and operations across all theatres continue uninterrupted,” Ejodame said.

He reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to professionalism and sustained operational focus, assuring Nigerians that counter-insurgency operations across the country remain ongoing and unaffected in the interest of national security.