Following the outrage that has greeted the bombing of the Tudun Biri community by the Nigeria Army in Kaduna State, President Bola Tinubu said there would be an investigation and those responsible will be punished.
While going after bandits last Sunday, the Army dropped bombs on the citizens of the Tudun Biri who were celebrating the birthday of Prophet Mohammed. At least 120 persons are reported to have lost their lives including women and children.
The Vice President Kassim Shettima who visited some of the victims Thursday Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in Kaduna, made the feelings of President Tinubu known.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent us to commensurate with the people of Kaduna Over the tragic incident. The calibre of people that are here with me is a testimony to how deeply touched the president was by the incident.
“The president was deeply touched by what happened. We would like to assure the people and government of Kaduna State that the government will take measures to protect and preserve the interest of our nation.
“The victims will be well taken care of under the Fulako Initiative which will commence by this month and this community will be the first to be rebuilt in the northwest zone.
“All measures will be taken to ensure that future occurrences are averted. The government will go to the root of the issue and anyone found culpable will be punished accordingly.”
