The Nigerian Air Force maintained on Monday that 24 individuals who died in an airstrike on a village in Kaduna state were terrorists.
Residents of Jika da Kolo village in the Giwa local government area claimed that the victims of the September 27 strike were individuals at a mosque and a market.
Kabiru Ali, the Nigerian Air Force Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, stated that the location has had a reputation as a terrorist stronghold for many years.
Ali mentioned that the airstrike was carried out based on credible intelligence from multiple trustworthy sources and confirmed surveillance of the target area before the strike.
He added that the Nigerian Air Force does not take these allegations lightly and is committed to achieving operational objectives without causing collateral damage. He assured that a comprehensive investigation is currently underway to establish the facts and keep the public informed.