UAV, not helicopter, crashed in Kaduna, says NAF

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has debunked reports that its helicopter crashed in Kaduna, saying it was one of its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
In a statement, spokesperson of the NAF, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, said the AUV crashed on Monday morning after take-off for a mission at a location near Rumji village and about 15 Km from the Base.
He explained that since it is an unmanned vehicle, there were no casualties on board or on the ground.
According to him, a preliminary investigation had since commenced to ascertain the cause of the crash.
The statement said, “Contrary to reports on social media as well as on a handful of traditional media outlets that a NAF helicopter had crashed in Kaduna, 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.
“While the news of the crash filtered in, some outlets had misinformed Nigerians that a helicopter had crashed without the decency to clarify from the NAF.
“This attitude should be discouraged as it negates the principle 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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