The jets belonging to the Nigerian Air Force crashed around Mashafa area of Mpape, Abuja.
An Eyewitness told DAILY POST that, ” It just happened and we are all running to the place.”
Confirming the incident, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, in a statement to DAILY POST said the aircrafts were rehearsing for the 58th Independence Day Celebrations.
Daramola said, ”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. ”