The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has refuted claims of carrying out an operation that killed some villagers during a Maulud celebration in Kaduna State.
NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said the Force was not involved in any air operations that killed some villagers within Kaduna State and its environs over the past 24 hours.
A statement by Gabwet read: “The news making the rounds alleging that Nigerian Air Force aircraft accidentally killed innocent civilians in Kaduna is false.
“Please be informed that the NAF has not carried out any air operations within Kaduna State and environs in the last 24 hours. Also, note that the NAF is not the only organization operating combat-armed drones in the Northwestern region of Nigeria.
“It is also important to ensure that due diligence is always exhausted by the media before going to press with unverified and unconfirmed reports”.
This development follows a report by the media stating that the Nigerian Air Force aircraft accidentally killed innocent civilians in Kaduna during a Maulud celebration at Tudun Biri, a community within Igabi Local Government Area of the State.
The report disclosed that the aircraft resulted in the immediate death of more than 30 people, adding that there is apprehension that the death toll may increase.
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