NAF Denies Kaduna Airstrike, Urges Media to Verify Reports

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has denied carrying out an airstrike that reportedly killed several innocent civilians in Kaduna State.

The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Cdre Edward Gabkwet, said contrary to reports, the service has not carried out any airstrike in Kaduna in the last 24 hours.

He said, “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 organisation 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” he said.