The Nigerian Army has claimed responsibility for the bombing of villagers during a Maulud Nabiy celebration at Tudun Biriin in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
According to Channels, the army, however, said the airstrikes were inadvertent, saying operatives were targeting terrorists.
About 30 residents were feared dead in the airstrikes on Sunday night.
Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner,
Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, said in a statement on Monday that the Army claimed responsibility for the unfortunate incident.
“The Kaduna State Government has received briefings on Sunday night’s attack which left several citizens dead and others injured.
“In a meeting presided over by the Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, which had in attendance heads of security agencies, religious and traditional leaders, the Nigerian Army explained the circumstances which led to the unfortunate and unintended attack.
“The General Officer Commanding One Division Nigerian Army, Major VU Okoro explained that the Nigerian Army was on a routine mission against terrorists but inadvertently affected members of the community,” the statement read in part.
Punch Metro had published that many have been reportedly killed in an air strike allegedly carried out by the Nigerian Air Force at Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
