DAILY TRUST
There is growing disquiet in the Nigerian Army and Nigeria Air Force, following the recent bombing of innocent citizens of Tudun Biri in Kaduna State.
Credible sources told Daily Trust that the air force was disappointed with the army for dispatching its unmanned drone that led to the ill-fated operation.
The Nigerian Army had since admitted responsibility for the bombing while explaining that the airstrikes were inadvertent and the operatives were targeting terrorists.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja, had also visited the scene of the incident to commiserate with the district head, clerics and relatives of the victims, where he supported the victims with relief materials including cash reward of N10m.
However, days after the sad incident, findings reveal that air troops attached to different operations across the theatres are grumbling over the incident.
One of the sources told Daily Trust that “the Nigerian Army’s attempt to include air operations in their activities in theatres depicts lack of trust.”
A NAF officer argued that air operations required a lot of technical know-how and intelligence gathering before someone could think of striking enemies.
He said, “Those who define roles for each of the services are not daft. The most important thing is for us to work together. Honestly, I don’t think army officers should delve into air operations.”
