Tragedy Strikes in a devastating incident, at least 31 residents of Tudun Biri community in Kaduna State lost their lives during a Maulud celebration when a bomb, allegedly dropped by a Nigerian Air Force Jet, exploded around 9 pm on Sunday. Details of the incident were initially unclear, but witnesses reported that the bomb struck while villagers gathered for the religious celebration.
Conflicting reports emerged as Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, and other witnesses claimed the attack was carried out by a military drone targeting insurgents and bandits. Governor Sani expressed regret, stating that Muslims participating in the Maulud celebrations were mistakenly killed during a military drone attack. While the governor refrained from confirming the casualty count, a religious leader mentioned 50 casualties, and two witnesses claimed 80 lives lost.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Major V.U. Okoro, later explained that the army, on a routine mission against terrorists, inadvertently caused civilian casualties in Tudun Biri. The Kaduna State government, informed by the GOC, characterized the killings as unintended and expressed condolences to the affected families.
Tragedy Strikes as search-and-rescue efforts continued, dozens of injured victims were evacuated to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital by the government. A security meeting convened by the Kaduna State government, attended by heads of security agencies and religious leaders, addressed the circumstances surrounding the unintended attack. The Nigerian Army provided insights into the incident during a closed-door meeting presided over by Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Air Force dismissed the reports through Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, stating that the news of NAF aircraft accidentally killing civilians in Kaduna is false. The NAF emphasized that it had not conducted any air operations in Kaduna State within the last 24 hours, urging media outlets to exercise due diligence before reporting unverified information.
As the community grapples with the aftermath, questions surround the conflicting narratives, and investigations are expected to shed light on the tragic incident during the Maulud celebration in Tudun Biri.
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