BREAKING: Army takes responsibility for bombing villagers celebrating Maolud in Kaduna

BREAKING: Army takes responsibility for bombing villagers celebrating Maolud in Kaduna

The Nigerian Army has claimed responsibility for the Sunday air strike that killed many villagers and injured many more in Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State.

At the conclusion of an emergency security meeting on Monday, Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, verified this incident.

On Sunday night while the villagers were marking the Maolud celebration to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad SAW, an unmanned aerial vehicle bombed some parts of the community, killing a yet to ascertained number of individuals.

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Following the incident, the Kaduna state government convened an emergency security meeting which on Monday was chaired by the Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe.

It was at the meeting which attended by heads of security agencies, religious and traditional leaders as well as representatives of Tudun Biri community, that core details regarding the incident were revealed.

Addressing journalists after the security meeting held behind close door, Samuel Aruwan, explained that the bombing on the villagers was unintended and unfortunate.

The Commissioner explained that the troops of the Nigerian Army were on a routine mission against terrorists in the area and accidentally the operation affected members of the community.

He also disclosed that search and rescue operations are still ongoing, while those who were injured have been rushed to the Barau Dikko teaching hospital for treatment.

BREAKING: Army takes responsibility for bombing villagers celebrating Maolud in Kaduna