Nigerian Army Takes Responsibility for Air Strike Which Killed Villagers in Kaduna State

The Nigerian Army has taken responsibility for the air bomb strike which killed at least 30 villagers and left many others injured in Tudun Biri area of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday.

This development was confirmed by Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs at the end of an emergency security meeting on Monday.

The villagers were marking the Maulud celebration to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad, when an unmanned aerial vehicle bombed some parts of the community.

Following the incident, the Kaduna state government convened an emergency security meeting which on Monday was chaired by the Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe.

It was at the meeting which was attended by heads of security agencies, religious and traditional leaders as well as representatives of Tudun Biri community, that core details regarding the incident were revealed.

Addressing newsmen after the security meeting, Samuel Aruwan, explained that the bombing on the villagers was unintended and unfortunate.

Samuel Aruwan explained that the troops of the Nigerian Army were on a routine mission against terrorists in the area and accidentally the operation affected members of the community.

He also disclosed that search and rescue operations are still ongoing, while those who were injured have been rushed to the Barau Dikko teaching hospital for treatment.