- Incidence of miscalculated airstrikes worrisome —Atiku
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed an immediate and thorough investigation into the accidental bombing of Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State by the Nigerian Army on Sunday, which led to the death of many villagers.
In a statement on Tuesday by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the President sympathized with the families of the victims and the Kaduna State Government.
“President Bola Tinubu sympathizes with the families of victims, the people and the government of Kaduna State over the bombing mishap in a village at Tundun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of the state.
“President Tinubu describes the incident as very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful, expressing anger and grief over the tragic loss of Nigerian lives.
“The President directed a thorough and full-fledged investigation into the incident and called for calm while the authorities looked diligently into the mishap.
“The President also directs swift and comprehensive medical attention for surviving victims while praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased”, the statement read.
Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed that the Army claimed responsibility for the airstrike which killed many on Sunday.
Meanwhile, former vice president and presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the 2023 General Election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has expressed grief over the incident.
In a post on Tuesday morning on his X handle @atiku, Atiku said the incidence of accidental bombing was assuming a worrisome dimension.
His full post on X reads:
I am grieved by the news of the drone airstrike that killed dozens of people and left scores of others with various degrees of injury in the Tudun Biri community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Ironically, the victims of this unfortunate incident were celebrating the Maulud anniversary.
The incidence of miscalculated air strikes is assuming a worrisome dimension in the country.
We need to develop counterinsurgency strategies that will insulate the civilian population from tragic incidents of this nature.
I call on the authorities to launch a thorough investigation into this tragedy to avert future occurrences.
Meanwhile, no resource should be spared in medical attention to the injured and assistance to the families of the dead. I pray that the Almighty Allah comforts the bereaved families and grants the dead eternal peace. -AA
