By Emmanuel Adeleke
President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the army air strikes that killed scores of villagers in Kaduna, on Sunday.
No fewer than 85 villagers were killed in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State after air strikes were launched on the community by the Nigerian Army fighter jet. The incident also left several villagers badly injured .
Residents of the village said they were celebrating Maulud, an Islamic event when the bombs were dropped by the military, a development that triggered both local and international condemnation.
The Nigerian Army has accepted responsibility for the incident, stating that its troops were on a routine mission against terrorists when the mistake happened.
Tinubu, in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday, described the incident as unfortunate and disturbing.
“President Bola Tinubu sympathises with the families of victims, the people and government of Kaduna State over the bombing mishap in a village at Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of the state.
“President Tinubu describes the incident as very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful, expressing indignation and grief over the tragic loss of Nigerian lives.
“The President directs a thorough and full-fledged investigation into the incident and calls for calm while the authorities look 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.
