Kaduna airstrike: Tinubu gives fresh order after bombing of civilians

• In the statement Tuesday, the president directed a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the incident and called for calm while the authorities looked into the mishap

President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the bombing of a village in Kaduna State.

Tinubu’s directive is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Tuesday in Abuja.

Recall that many civilians at a religious gathering in a village at Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of the state were bombed during the military air bombardment of the area.

In the statement Tuesday, the president directed a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the incident and called for calm while the authorities looked into the mishap.

Ngelale said Tinubu also directed swift and comprehensive medical attention for surviving victims while praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased.

He added that the president sympathised with the families of the victims, the people, and the government of Kaduna State over the mishap.

”President Tinubu describes the incident as very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful, expressing indignation and grief over the tragic loss of Nigerian lives. (NAN)