By Dipo Olowookere
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is saddened by Tuesday’s accidental air strike by its fighter jet at Rann in Kala Balge area of Borno State in which some innocent lives were lost.
In a statement issued by its Director of Public Relations & Information, Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa, the Force said while available information remains sketchy, the Theatre Commander OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE is taking appropriate steps to avail it with details of the incident.
“The loss occasioned by this unfortunate incident is deeply regretted.
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“The NAF commiserates with those affected and their families and would update the public as soon as detailed facts emerge from the investigation,” the statement said.