But TheCable reported that many soldiers were also killed by airstrikes carried out by the NAF jet. In a tweet on the official NAF Twitter handle, he said, “The attention of the @NigAirForce has been drawn to reports alleging “How NAF killed over 20 Nigerian Army personnel by accident in airstrike” at Mainok which is about 55km to Maiduguri.”33 soldiers killed in Mainok attack – SourcesAbout 33 soldiers were on Sunday killed in the Mainok attack by members of the Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists group. The soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, were killed while the insurgents attacked the military base located in the town, about 60km to Maiduguri. The statement further indicated that five soldiers were also injured during the attack on the army camp in the town. The attack is coming barely 24 hours after the attack on Mainok town that resulted in the death of over 30 soldiers.

Source: Punch April 26, 2021 23:48 UTC