The Nigeria Air Force, NAF, has distanced itself from the bombing of a village in Kaduna State. An attack at Tudun Biri village, Igabi Local Government Area of the state, on Sunday night, left many dead and others injured.

In a statement, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information of NAF absolved the airmen of blame.

He noted: “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 conducted 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 Northwestern region of Nigeria. It is also important to ensure that due diligence is always exhausted by the media before going to press.”

We did it — Army

Meanwhile, authorities of the Nigerian Army have taken responsibility for the Sunday night bomb attack, which led to the death of dozens of civilians.

The Army said the villagers were inadvertently affected during its routine mission against terrorists on the axis.

The Overseeing Commissioner of the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna state, Samuel Aruwan, made the clarification.

He spoke after the state’s Security Council meeting on Monday (today).

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