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NAF Reacts To Alleged Airstrike On Soldiers
Ganiyat Ganiyu
The Nigerian Air Force has reacted to the viral report alleging that army personnel were attacked in an airstrike by the force.
The report had claimed that 20 army personnel were attacked by an Air Force coordinated airstrike in Mainok, Maiduguri after they were mistaken for Boko Haram terrorists.
Reacting to the allegation, the Air Force in a tweet via its official Twitter handle said it is investigating the alleged incident.
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It read, “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.”