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December 12, 2023

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 IFMNEWS

Northern Lawmakers Pledge N350m To Rebuild Bombed Kaduna Community

Members of the House of Representatives have towed the path of the Senate and pledged 400 million Naira worth of projects for the Tudun Biri community of Kaduna State, which was bombed in error by the Nigerian Army, on December 3rd.

The Northern regional caucus forum and other Northern lawmakers announced a donation of 45 million Naira to support the victims of the attack.

Leader of the delegation, Alhassan Doguwa, noted that the proposed projects for the community include a hospital, blocks of classrooms, boreholes, and access roads.

The lawmakers also pledged a Police outpost to boost security and liaise with the government to fulfil all other commitments.

In his remarks, Governor Uba Sani emphasized the necessity for a timely and thorough investigation of the incident.

December 7, 2023

December 7, 2023 IFMNEWS

United Nations Condemns Deadly Military Airstrike In Kaduna; Asks Military To Review Rules Of Engagement

Following the aerial bombing in Kaduna State, the United Nations has urged the military to review its rules of engagement.

In a statement by the Public Information Officer, UN Human Rights, Seif Magango, the body expressed disapproval of the attack, noting that it was the latest of at least four airstrikes that have resulted in significant civilian fatalities since 2017.

He called for all feasible steps to prevent future occurrences and to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.

Magango also urged Nigeria to thoroughly and impartially investigate all alleged violations of international human rights and international humanitarian law.

Earlier, President Bola Tinubu ordered an investigation into the incident after the army acknowledged one of its drones mistakenly struck the village.

Protesters Have Storms The National Assembly, Demand Justice For Victims

Protesters have stormed the National Assembly complex to express their displeasure over the killing of scores of innocent citizens by a military drone in Kaduna State.

The Nigerian Army had admitted to an accidental airstrike on a gathering of residents who were celebrating Maulud in Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday night.

It was gathered that the death toll from the incident had increased to 120 as officials of Amnesty International; AI who visited the affected communities confirmed the increase in the death toll.

The protesters, who besieged the National Assembly entrance gate for over two hours, demanded justice for victims of the bombing and asked the Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, to either live up to his responsibility or step down.

December 7, 2023

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 IFMNEWS

Kaduna Bombing A Mistake, Shouldn’t Warrant COAS Resignation — Senator

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdul’aziz Yar’Adua, characterized the tragic drone attack that resulted in the loss of numerous lives in Kaduna as an unintended error.

He emphasized that this incident should not be a reason for the resignation of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.

In an exclusive interview conducted on Wednesday, Senator Yar’Adua commended the COAS for openly acknowledging the mistake and urged for a focus on fostering peace. This response comes in the wake of calls from the Northern Elders Forum for the resignation of top military officials in the aftermath of the incident, which claimed the lives of at least 85 villagers and left several others injured in Tudun Biri village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Sunday.

Senator Yar’Adua underscored that precision miscalculations are not unique to the Nigerian Army and encouraged a measured perspective on the matter. In addition, he advised the Kaduna State Government to instruct Muslim community members to inform the government consistently about significant gatherings in the state. This, he argued, would enable authorities to reinforce security measures and prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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