Kaduna Village Blast: Death Toll Hits 120, Villagers Allege Military Bombed Twice | NC Now| 06-12-23

Host: Adebola Adedugba
Guest: Tony Ofoyetan, Security Analyst

Tragedy Unfolds: Survivors Allege Double Bombing in Kaduna Village as Death Toll Rises

In a tragic incident in Tudun Biri, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State in Nigeria’s Northwest, survivors of an accidental bombing claim they were bombed twice by the Nigerian Army. The death toll from the incident has reportedly increased to 120, according to officials from Amnesty International who visited the affected communities.

While the Nigerian Army has taken responsibility for the accidental drone strike, stating that they were targeting bandits, survivors recount a harrowing experience of enduring two separate bombings. Earlier reports from the National Emergency Management Agency had put the casualty figure at 85, with 66 victims sustaining injuries.

The accidental bombing has triggered widespread condemnation from various quarters, including the Arewa Consultative Forum and the Jama’tu Nasril Islam, both expressing the need for accountability and punishment for those found culpable.

The Chief of Army Staff, during a visit to Tudun Biri, expressed regret over the incident, assuring that the Army would take full responsibility. An ongoing investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the drone strike, adding a layer of urgency to the need for transparency and justice in addressing the tragic event.

As the affected community grapples with the aftermath, questions about accountability, compensation for victims, and preventive measures to avoid such incidents in the future take center stage in the ongoing discourse surrounding this heartbreaking event.

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Kaduna Village Blast: Death Toll Hits 120, Villagers Allege Military Bombed Twice | NC Now | 06-12-23

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