The Chairman of Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON has expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the families of the Maulud celebrators who were tragically affected in the unfortunate accidental bombing by the Nigerian army in Tudun Biri Community of Kaduna State.
The Daily Crucible reports that scores of villagers were killed when a Nigerian Army drone mistakenly struck a gathering of villagers commemorating Maulud.
A resident of Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Idris Dahiru, narrated how he lost 34 of his family members to the Army’s aerial bombardment on Sunday evening.
Dahiru, in an interview with BBC Hausa said: “Our annual Maulud celebration was shattered by unexpected airstrikes. The first bomb exploded without warning, killing innocent people, including women and children, some victims were torn apart by the blast.
“As we rushed to aid the injured, the jet returned, unleashing a second bomb, this time, many of those who had come to help were among the casualties.
“My family alone has lost 34 members in this tragedy. We have 66 loved ones receiving medical care at Barau Dikko hospital.”
The Military has, however, regretted the bombing, stating it was targeted at terrorists.
But reacting, Governor Inuwa Yahaya extended his condolences to the government and people of Kaduna State over the incident, describing it as profoundly distressing time, and the loss of innocent lives as a heartbreaking tragedy.
The Governor emphasized that while the fight against banditry and terrorism remains crucial, it must be executed with the highest level of professionalism and care to prevent such heart-wrenching accidents.
He strongly called for a comprehensive and thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident.
” It is imperative for the authorities to take prompt and necessary measures to not only address the immediate concerns of the victims and the affected community, but also to prevent any future occurrences”.
In these trying times, Governor Inuwa Yahaya assures the affected families and the community of Tudun Biri as well as the people of Kaduna State of the support and commitment of the Northern Governors to ensuring justice, healing, and security in the region, the Governor stated in a statement on Tuesday by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs) Government House Gombe.
