Nigerian Air Force on Monday said it was investigating a report that it killed 20 Army personnel by accident in an air strike at Mainok, Borno State.
Recall that reports had emerged that an Air Force fighter jet on a mission against Boko Haram extremists mistakenly bombed men of the Nigerian Army, killing over 20 officers.
The troops were said to have been reinforced from Ngandu village to Mainok, which was under attack by militants from the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
[the_ad id=”9326″]
Reacting, NAF in a tweet on Monday said the general public will be duly updated after it concludes its investigation on the incident.
It, however, urged Nigerians to forward their enquirers to info@airforce.mil.ng.
“The attention of the @NigAirForce has been drawn to reports alleging “How NAF Killed over 20 Nigerian Army Personnel by Accident in Air Strike,” at Mainok which is about 55klm to Maiduguri.
”The NAF wishes to state that visuals and reports being circulated are being investigated and the general public will be duly updated on the alleged incident.
[the_ad id=”9326″]
“All enquiries should please be directed to the Office of the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force or forwarded to info@airforce.mil.ng.”
Food palliatives cannot replace genuine development. While temporary relief may help vulnerable citizens survive difficult…
Everywhere we turn, the world appears to be bleeding. From Africa to Europe, conflict is…
APC Spokesman Felix Morka has mocked Peter Obi over ADC exit amid crisis. NewsOnline…
OPay is reportedly targeting $4bn valuation in planned US IPO push. NewsOnline Nigeria reports…
Peter Obi and Kwankwaso have officially joined NDC ahead of 2027 presidential race. NewsOnline…
Peter Obi has resigned from ADC over aalleged state agents infiltration of the party. …
