The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has clarified that one of its operational drones – Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) – crashed in a Kaduna village, and not a helicopter as earlier reported in some media articles on Monday.
A press statement issued by NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, described the incident as a minor setback, that will not impinge on the operations of the Airforce.
The statement reads: “Contrary to reports on social media as well as on a handful of traditional media outlets that a NAF helicopter had crashed in Kaduna earlier today, 1 July 2024, be informed that 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.
“Preliminary investigation has since commenced to ascertain what may have caused the mishap.
“Nigerians can be rest assured that this minor setback will not, in anyway, impinge on all ongoing operations.”
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