The Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao has launched investigation into the alleged air strike accident which unconfirmed reports stated that it resulted in the alleged killing of 20 Army personnel.
In a tweet by the Director of of Public Relations, Air Commodore Edward Gabwet stated that 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.
He said the attention of the NAF 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.
He urged the general public to direct all inquiries to the Office of the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force or forwarded to info@airforce.mil.ng.