The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale has sympathised with the families of the victims of the accidental bombing of villagers in the Tudun Biri area of Kaduna State by the Nigerian Army.
Also commiserating with the people and government of Kaduna State,the president describes the incidence as unfortunate and disturbing. He further expressed grief over the tragic loss of the locals, who were accidentally bombed while celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Maulud Nabiy) on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
“President Bola Tinubu sympathises with the families of victims, the people and 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 statement read in part.
While Nigerians were condemning the incident on Monday, the Nigerian Army admitted to bombing the locals.
According to ThePunch, about 93 bodies have been buried as of Monday evening.
Meanwhile, the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani has ordered a thorough investigation into the bombing to forestall future occurrences.
In the same light, President Tinubu has called for a thorough and factual investigation and urged Nigerians to be calm while the authorities look diligently into the incident.
The President also directed “swift and comprehensive medical attention for surviving victims while praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased.”
