The Nigerian Air Force has admitted that one of its fighter jets on a mission against terrorists, “unfortunately” bombed civilians in Yobe State on Wednesday.

NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Edward Gabkwet, said this in a statement made available to reporters today, adding that a probe into the incident had been launched.

Inspiration FM recalls that the Air Force spokesman had initially rebutted reports linking one of its fighter jets to the bombing., maintaining that NAF's last mission in Yobe State was held earlier this month.

 But in a statement today, Gabkwet backtracked, saying that, "the initial (Press) release denying the involvement of NAF aircraft was based on the first report available at the time.

 Accordingly, the pilot fired some probing shots. It is important to state that the area is well known for continuous Boko Haram/ISWAP activities.

“Unfortunately, reports reaching Nigerian Air Force Headquarters alleged that some civilians were erroneously killed while others were injured".