December 05, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation into the bombing of Tundun Biri village, in Igabi council area of Kaduna State, on Sunday night, by the military.
THEWILL reports that at least 80 villagers had died, and over fifty others are currently hospitalised with different injuries they suffered from an accidental air raid by the Nigerian army on Sunday night.
The Kaduna State Government said the Nigerian Army on Monday, claimed responsibility for accidentally firing at a group of villagers celebrating an Islamic anniversary in the village.
President Tinubu in a statement issued on Tuesday, by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, sympathised with the victims’ families, even as he directed that the injured be given adequate medical attention.
The statement reads: “President Bola Tinubu sympathises 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 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.”
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