NAF Reveals ‘Level Of Involvement’ In Bomb Attack In Kaduna Village (FULL STATEMENT)
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has refuted allegations of involvement in a bombing incident that resulted in numerous casualties in Tudun Biri village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Earlier reports from sources in Kaduna suggested that a NAF-operated jet dropped a bomb around 9 pm on Sunday during a gathering for Maulud celebration, causing multiple casualties.
In response to these allegations, the Air Force, through its spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, stated that NAF did not conduct any air operations in Kaduna in the past 24 hours. Commodore Gabkwet further emphasized that NAF is not the sole service operating combat armed drones in the region.
Below is a full statement from the Nigerian Air Force.
THE NAF HAS NOT UNDERTAKEN ANY AIR OPERATIONS IN KADUNA STATE IN THE LAST 24 HOURS
The news making the rounds alleging that Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 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 North western 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.
Thank you.
Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
3 December 2023
