The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified the reported helicopter crash in Kaduna State, saying that an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) experienced a mishap with no casualties.
The Director of Public Relations and Information of Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet in a statement on Monday said that contrary to reports in the media that a NAF helicopter had crashed in Kaduna earlier today, no helicopter crash occurred.
“Instead, a NAF Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) experienced a mishap after take-off for a mission, at a location near Rumji Village and about 15 Km from Base. Since it is an unmanned vehicle, there were no casualties on board or on ground,” he said.
According to Gabkwet, preliminary investigation has since commenced to ascertain what may have caused the mishap. He assured Nigerians the minor setback would not impinge on all ongoing operations.
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