Kaduna bombing unfortunate, disturbing, painful, says Tinubu; orders thorough, full-fledged investigation
By Emma Ogbuehi
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered a thorough and full-fledged investigation into the circumstances that led to the bombing of villagers in Kaduna State on Sunday by the Nigerian Army.
This was even as he described the accidental bombing of the locals in the Tudun Biri community as “very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful,” expressing grief over the loss of lives.
Tinubu, who is in Dubai, United Arab Emirtaes (UAE) attending the COP-28 summit sympathised with the families of the victims, the people and the government of Kaduna State.
Tinubu’s grief was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu condoles with Kaduna State government, families of victims over bombing mishap.’
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The statement read: “President Bola Tinubu sympathizes with the families of victims, the people and government of Kaduna State over the bombing mishap in a village at Tundun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of the state.
“President Tinubu describes the incident as very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful, expressing indignation and grief over the tragic loss of Nigerian lives.
“The President directs a thorough and full-fledged investigation into the incident and calls for calm while the authorities look diligently into the mishap.
“The President also directs swift and comprehensive medical attention for surviving victims while praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased.”
There has been outrage since the news of the bomb attack broke on Monday.
Community and religious leaders said it was “harrowing, painful,” citing repeated cases of military air raids killing innocent people.
The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Hadiza Balarabe, visited the Islamic clerics in the state to prevent a major crisis, even as Governor Uba Sani ordered a thorough investigation into the bombing to forestall future occurrences.
Survivors and eyewitnesses say about 93 bodies have been buried as at Monday evening.