In a tragic incident in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, the Nigerian Army has admitted to mistakenly dropping a bomb that claimed the lives of at least 30 villagers during a Maulud celebration on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
The Kaduna State Government revealed that the military jet’s action was part of a routine mission against terrorists, unintentionally affecting the local community.
Earlier denials from the Nigerian Air Force were contradicted by the General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army, Major VU Okoro, during a meeting with the Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, Islamic clerics, traditional rulers, and heads of security agencies.
The Army’s statement acknowledged the unintended attack and explained that ongoing search-and-rescue efforts were in progress, with numerous injured victims already evacuated to the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital.
The Deputy Governor expressed the state government’s condolences to the families affected, emphasizing prayers for the repose of the victims’ souls.
The meeting included representatives from security agencies, the state Commissioner of Police (MY Garba), the Director of the Department of State Services (Abdul Eneche), religious leaders led by Prof. Shafi’u Abdullahi, and the District Head of Rigasa, Alhaji Aminu Idris, where the tragic incident occurred.
