Air Force Off The Hook As Army Accepts Responsibility For Bombing Kaduna Villagers, Killing 30

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By Louis Achi

The Nigerian Army has taken responsibility for Sunday’s Air Strike that left 30 villagers killed and several others injured at Tudun Biri Village in Kaduna State.

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.

TheNewDiplomat had earlier reported that on Sunday night while the villagers were marking the Maulud celebration to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad SAW, an unmanned aerial vehicle bombed some parts of the community, killing 30 villagers.

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 journalists after the security meeting held behind closed door, Samuel Aruwan, explained that the bombing on the villagers was unintended and unfortunate.

The Commissioner 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.

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