Nigeria, April 27 -- The Nigerian Air Force has stated that it has launched an investigation into an alleged airstrike on ground troops in Borno State.

The air force stated this on Monday, in reaction to reports that its personnel killed at least 20 officials of the Nigerian Army in an airstrike in the crises ridden town.

The airstrike reportedly took place at Mainok, where terrorists sacked a military base on Sunday. The air force had been called in to support the ground troops during the Boko Haram attack.

In a tweet on its verified handle, the air force said it has already launched an investigation and would update the public as soon as it is concluded.

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