Nigerian Air Force Investigates Airstrike on Soldiers in Borno

April 26, 2021
Airstrike on Soldiers in Borno

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said it has launched an investigation into the alleged bombing of Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram members in Borno State.

It was reported that on Sunday, the Nigerian Air Force launched an airstrike on soldiers decimating some insurgents in Mainok, which is close to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, leading to the death of more than two dozens of soldiers.

It was alleged that the military forces fighting from the air accidentally killed the colleagues fighting the terrorists from the land thinking they were members of Boko Haram.

A video also surfaced online showing a soldier claiming that about 30 soldiers were killed when the airstrike was launched on them.

But in a reaction on Monday afternoon, the air force said it was looking into the matter, appealing for caution as it urged those in need information to seek such through the right channel.

“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 currently being investigated and the general public will be duly updated on the alleged incident.

“All inquiries should please be directed to the Office of the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force or forwarded to [email protected],” the statement said.

There have been allegations that there are members of the Nigerian military sympathetic to the Boko Haram group, making the fight against the insurgents difficult to win.

The war against terrorism took a twist many years ago after the acclaimed leader of the group, Mr Mohammed Yusuf, died in police custody in 2009.

It was rumoured that he was assassinated and his death triggered a fresh war on the country, leading to the death of several people in Nigeria.

Modupe Gbadeyanka

Modupe Gbadeyanka is a fast-rising journalist with Business Post Nigeria. Her passion for journalism is amazing. She is willing to learn more with a view to becoming one of the best pen-pushers in Nigeria. Her role models are the duo of CNN's Richard Quest and Christiane Amanpour.

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