Many soldiers have been reportedly killed when a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jet accidentally hit the truck conveying soldiers on reinforcement in Mainok, Borno State.
According to The Nation newspaper, the NAF jet was said to have hit the wrong coordinate while targeting Boko Haram fighters.
However, NAF said it was investigating the report to know what happened.
Spokesman for NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said the incident could be confirmed yet until preliminary investigation was conducted.
In a tweet on Monday, via its official twitter handle, the NAF, said it was investigating the incident adding that the general public will be duly updated as soon as the investigation was concluded.
“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 been circulated are being investigated and the general public will be duly updated on the alleged incident. All enquiries should please be directed to the Office of the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force,” it tweeted.
The insurgents had attacked a military base in Mainok and reportedly overpowered the troops who called for reinforcement.
Spokesman for the army, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, when contacted, said he was going to issue a statement on the incident.
