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Updated: Unmanned aerial vehicle, not helicopter, crashed in Kaduna, NAF clarifies

"No helicopter crash occurred. Instead, an 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 the base"

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified that an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), not a helicopter, crashed in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in the early hours of Monday.

The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Marshall Edward Gabkwet, in a swift response to the report making the rounds, said no helicopter crash occurred.

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, July 1, 2024, be informed that no helicopter crash occurred.

“Instead, an 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 the base.

“Since it is an unmanned vehicle, there were no casualties on board or on the ground. A preliminary investigation has since commenced to ascertain what may have caused the mishap. Nigerians can rest assured that this minor setback will not, in any way, impinge on all ongoing operations.

“It should also be pointed out that the propensity to always rush to press in the name of ‘breaking news’ without hold of the complete facts should be discouraged in its entirety.

“This attitude should be discouraged as it negates the principles of developmental journalism, balanced reporting, and fairness.

“Members of the media are again advised to always seek clarification from authorized military outlets before rushing to ‘break’ the news.

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