By Ken Afor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a thorough and full-fledged investigation into Sunday’s bombing in Kaduna State where about 58 villagers died.
The President in a statement on Tuesday by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, sympathized with families of the victims, the people and government of Kaduna State over the incident.
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 in Tundun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of the state.
But in a fresh statement from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and based on information from the local authorities, 85 dead bodies were identified.
Meanwhile, the President described the incident “as very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful, expressing indignation and grief over the tragic loss of Nigerian lives.”
The President has also directed the authorities to ensure undivided medical attention for survivors.
The statement read in part: “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.”
