The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has set up Board of Inquiry to thoroughly investigate the allegation of aircraft bombing of civilian settlements along Kamadougou Yobe River line, Yobe State.
According to the Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet an aircraft from the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai was detailed to respond to the suspected terrorists activities in the area along the Nigeria/Niger border at about 0600hrs on 15 September 2021 following intelligence on Boko Haram/ISWAP movements along the Kamadougou Yobe River line.
Gabkwet said the aircraft while operating South of Kanama observed suspicious movement consistent with Boko Haram terrorists behaviour whenever a jet aircraft is overhead.
He said accordingly, the pilot fired some probing shots, adding that the area is well known for continuous Boko Haram /ISWAP activities.
Gabkwet said unfortunately reports reaching Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters alleged that some civilians were erroneously killed while others were injured.
He said initial release denying the involvement of NAF aircraft was based on the first report available to the Air Component which was subsequently forwarded to NAF headquarters that civilians were bombed as the aircraft detailed for the mission was not carrying bombs.
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