December 08, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu, has vowed justice for victims of the erroneous bombing of Tudun Biri village, saying whoever is found culpable of the bombardments would be punished accordingly.
The President made the pledge on Thursday, in Kaduna, during a condolence visit by Vice president, Kashim Shettima.
THEWILL had reported that scores of villagers celebrating Maulud were killed and several others injured in an aerial military bombardment in Tudun Biri community, Ligarma village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna on Sunday night.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after visiting the injured victims at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Shettima said the federal government, remains committed to the fight against banditry across the region.
He assured that all the victims will be well taken care of under the Folako Initiative which will commence by December.
“The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, sent us to commensurate with the people of Kaduna over the tragic incident. The caliber of people that are here with me is a testimony on how deeply touched the president was by the incident.
“The President was deeply touched by what happened we will like to assure the people and government of Kaduna State, that the government will take measures to protect and preserve the interest of our nation.
“The victims will be well taken care of under the Fulako Initiative, which will commence by this month and this community will be the first to be rebuilt in the northwest zone.
“All measures will be taken to ensure that future occurrences are averted. The government will go to the root of the issue and anyone found culpable will be punished accordingly”, he said.
