Shockingly, About 20 Nigerian soldiers has been reportedly confirmed dead today being Monday, April 26, after a Nigerian Air Force jet accidentally attacked the truck conveying the soldiers on reinforcement in Mainok, Borno State.
The NAF jet was learnt to have hit the wrong coordinate while targeting Boko Haram sect.
Reacting to the incident, the Nigerian Air Force has stated that it has commenced proper investigation on the sad incident.
Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said the incident cannot be confirmed yet until preliminary investigation is conducted thoroughly.
In an earlier tweet posted via its official twitter handle, the NAF said it is investigating the alleged incident, adding that the general public will be duly updated as soon as the investigation is concluded.
The tweet reads: “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 55km to Maiduguri.
“The NAF wishes to state that visuals and reports been circulated are being investigated and the general public will be duly updated on the alleged incident. All enquiries should please be directed to the Office of the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force.”
The insurgents had attacked a military base in Mainok and reportedly outrunned the troops who called for reinforcement.
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