Abbas Tajudeen, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, voiced deep concern regarding the tragic incident in the Tudun Biri community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The unfortunate event involved the accidental dropping of a bomb by Nigerian Army personnel, resulting in the loss of lives among villagers gathered for the annual Maulud celebration on Sunday night.
According to a statement released by the Kaduna State Government on Monday, the Nigerian Army took responsibility for the unintended bombing, acknowledging it as a regrettable occurrence during what was deemed an annual celebration.
In a statement from his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker expressed distress over the loss of innocent lives engaged in lawful activities and urged for a comprehensive investigation by the Nigerian Army to determine the circumstances leading to such a grievous mistake.
According to him, “The Nigerian Army should leave no stone unturned to unravel what happened intending to forestall a repeat of such an unfortunate incident.”
He sent his heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Kaduna State, especially the families of those who lost their loved ones and those injured in the Tudun Biri community.
He prayed to Allah to grant them eternal rest and give their families the fortitude to bear the loss and quick recovery of those injured.
