The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it is not involved in a bombing that left many villagers killed at Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Earlier on Monday,reports alleged that a jet operated by NAF had bombed the Kaduna village on Sunday evening when villagers gathered to celebrate Maulud ( the birth of Islamic Prophet Muhammad)
Reports indicate that no fewer than 30 villagers lost their lives in the incident.
But the Nigerian Airforce has debunked claims of involvement in the bombing .
The Airforce In a statement by its spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said that it has not carried out any air operation in Kaduna within the last 24 hours.
He stated that NAF is not the only Service operating combat armed drones within the region.
His statement reads below;
THE NAF HAS NOT UNDERTAKEN ANY AIR OPERATIONS IN KADUNA STATE IN THE LAST 24 HOURS
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 organization 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.
Thank you.
Edward Gabkwet
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State government has convened an emergency security meeting in the state capital.
The meeting which is not unconnected with the bombing is being chaired by the Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, with the Air Officer Commanding Air Training Command of the Nigerian Air Force in attendance.
Other security stakeholders within the state are also expected to attend.
