Kaduna Bombing: Kwankwaso pays visit to victims, calls for ‘full-scale’ investigation of incident
The presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, has joined the chorus advocating for a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the accidental military airstrike in Kaduna State.
umerous individuals sustained injuries, and 85 lost their lives in the airstrike that occurred in Tudun Biri village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Several weeks following the tragic event, Kwankwaso visited the victims at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in the capital city of Kaduna, emphasizing the importance of an investigation to identify and hold accountable those responsible for the accidental airstrike.
“I was in Kaduna, today, to identify and commiserate with victims of the Tudun Biri airstrike,” he wrote on his X account following the visit.
“While I’m glad that the victims are convalescing, we pray for the repose of those lost in the unfortunate incident. I also reiterate the call for a full-scale investigation and adequate justice for those affected.”
‘He called on the Federal Government to ensure that the recent military error bombing does not follow the pattern of past incidents where no action was taken to prevent a recurrence. Kwankwaso appealed to the government and well-meaning Nigerians to provide support to the victims, many of whom lost their breadwinners in the mishap.
President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sani Uba of Kaduna state have already committed to investigating the accidental air strike, which the Nigerian Army has deemed a regrettable development.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has issued an apology for the incident and visited the area in the aftermath of the mishap. Vice President Kashim Shettima, Labour Party (LP)’s Peter Obi, and northern lawmakers in the National Assembly, among other prominent figures, have also visited the victims.
Donations from various sources have been pouring in as the victims of the air strike continue their recovery.
I was in Kaduna, today, to identify and commiserate with victims of the Tudun Biri airstrike.
While I’m glad that the victims are convalescing, we pray for repose of those lost in the unfortunate incident.
I also reiterate the call for a full scale investigation and adequate… pic.twitter.com/jhqHJu5Ch7
— Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (@KwankwasoRM) December 16, 2023