An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has crashed in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Initial reports from locals suggested a helicopter crash occurred early Monday morning in Taimi village, near Rigachikun. This area is close to the headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force Air Training Centre in Mando.

However, Nigerian Air Force spokesman Edward Gabkwet clarified in a statement that it was a UAV, not a helicopter, that had crashed. Gabkwet explained, "A NAF Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) experienced a mishap after take-off for a mission at a location near Rumji Village, about 15 km from the base. Since it is an unmanned vehicle, there were no casualties on board or the ground."

A preliminary investigation has begun to determine the cause of the incident. Gabkwet reassured Nigerians that this minor setback would not affect ongoing operations.

Following the crash, a team of Airforce personnel from the Nigerian Air Force Air Training Centre and 401 Flying School cordoned off the scene to secure the area for emergency rescue operations and to investigate the cause of the crash.