The Nigeria Air force authorities have now confirmed the air crash.
Spokesman for the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet said a NAF Unmanned Aerial Vehicle , UAV, experienced a mishap after take-off for a mission, at a location near Rumji Village and about 15 Km from Base.
Since it is an unmanned vehicle, there were no casualties on board or on ground. Preliminary investigation has since commenced to ascertain what may have caused the mishap.
He assured that this minor setback will not, in anyway, impinge on all ongoing operations.
