UAV Not Helicopter Crashed In Kaduna - Nigerian Airforce

 

Authorities at the Nigeria Air force have confirmed a crash reported on Monday.

 

Spokesman for the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet said 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.

 

He assured that this minor setback will not, in anyway, impinge on all ongoing operations.