Over 20 soldiers allegedly killed as NAF jet misses target, hits Army truck in Borno

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BY RIMI ALIU                          

OVER 20 soldiers have been reportedly killed in an accident involving a Nigerian Air Force jet, which hit a truck conveying soldiers on reinforcement in Mainok, about 55km to Maiduguri, in Borno State.

The NAF jet was said to have been going after Boko Haram terrorists when it hit the wrong target.

The Nigerian Air Force, however, said in a tweet on Monday that it was still investigating the report to know the details.

Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said the incident could not yet be confirmed until after the conclusion of preliminary investigation.

“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 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,” he tweeted.

It was learnt that the insurgents attacked a military base in Mainok and overpowered the troops who had to call reinforcement.

Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Yerima, said an official statement would be issued on the incident.

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