With the swirling reports of the alleged bombing of civilians in an air strike, the Nigerian Air Force has denied bombing civilian settlements.
“The NAF finds such reports rather ridiculous because most of the locations attacked are within the Rugu, Sububu and Kagara Forests general area, which are known armed bandits hideouts that have been attacked in the past, without any outcry,” a statement by the Air Force said. The statement signed by Ibikunle Daramola, Director of Public Relations and Information, insisted that the “target selection process for air operations is particularly rigorous and methodical in order to ensure proper target identification and thereby prevent strikes on wrong locations.”
The air force noted that its pilots were trained in line with extant Rules of Engagement for the operation, and they do not attack any location if it is observed that non-combatants, especially women and children, are present.
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