The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday said it is investigating reports that its aircraft on a mission against Boko Haram/Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Mainok, headquarters of the Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, mistakenly bombed the Nigerian Army on Sunday, killing over 20 officers.
According to a tweet from the NAF, “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 being circulated are currently being investigated and the general public will be duly updated on the alleged incident.
“All inquiries 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.”
The Air Force jet allegedly bombed the convoy of the soldiers who were deployed for reinforcement from Ngandu to Mainok, against the Boko Haram/ISWAP onslaught on the Army location at 156 Battalion.