Kaduna bombing: Army chief apologizes as victims are buried in mass grave
I lost 34 members of my family – Resident
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taolid Raghbaha, has apologized to the relatives of the victims of the accidental bomb blast in Tudun Biri community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday.
Lagbaja called the incident “very unfortunate” during a condolence visit to the community. However, he ordered an investigation into the incident, which he said would allow the military to avoid such situations in the future.
Approximately 85 victims of the bombing were buried in a mass grave. This happened just as search and rescue operations were continuing in the village. The COAS, accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the Army Headquarters and the General Officer Commanding the 1st Division, met with Dangaradima Zazzau, Ligasa District Commander Aminu Idris. , other leaders and community members. Mr Ragubaja also apologized to the people.
The COAS, in an emotional address, expressed regret that the general area of Tudun Biri and adjoining villages had recently been infested with bandits and the local community had been infested until troops of the Nigerian Army launched a disinfection operation. He pointed out that he was in fear. Make the area habitable.
He pointed out that before the drone attack, the military conducted aerial patrols when it observed groups of people and incorrectly analyzed and misinterpreted their activity patterns as similar to those of bandits.
Lagbaja donated NOK 10 million to the survivors of the bombing at Barau Dikko Specialist Hospital. Idris Dahir, a resident of Tudung Biri, said 34 members of his family were killed in military aircraft bombing. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Dahir said: “An unexpected airstrike has ruined the annual Maulud festival. The first bomb exploded without warning, killing innocent people including women and children. , the explosion tore some victims apart.
“As we rushed to help the injured, the jet returned and set off a second bomb, this time killing many of the people we had come to help. This tragedy affected my family. 34 people have died alone. 66 of our loved ones are being treated at Barau Dikko Hospital,” he narrated.
Source: guardian.ng