President Bola Tinubu has ordered investigation into the military bombing of a village in Kaduna State on Sunday
The President described the bombing of locals in the Tudun Biri community of the state by the Nigerian Army as “very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful loss of lives.
This is contained 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.’
He said, “President Bola Tinubu sympathises 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 has directed “a thorough and full-fledged investigation and calls for calm while the authorities look diligently into” this and similar mishaps that have claimed 386 lives since 2014.
He also directed “swift and comprehensive medical attention for surviving victims while praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased.”