Nigerian Air Force has said one of its Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) crashed in Kaduna on Monday, and not a helicopter.
NAF also investigations have commenced to ascertain what might have caused the mishap, adding there was no any human casualty since it was unmanned equipment.
A helicopter belonging to NAF was said to have crashed in the early hours of Monday in Tami village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Eyewitnesses who pleaded anonymity had said that the incident occurred at about 5:00 am, causing significant pandemonium among locals.
But spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, in his reaction in a statement, assured Nigerians that “this minor setback” would not impinge on the ongoing operations.
The statement partly read, “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 the ground. Preliminary investigation has since commenced to ascertain what may have caused the mishap.
“Nigerians can rest assured that this minor setback will not, in anyway, impinge on all ongoing operations.”
