President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the army air strikes in Kaduna that killed dozens of villagers.
Many residents of Tudun Biri in Kaduna’s Igabi LGA were reported dead on Sunday after air strikes were launched on the community.
According to some reports, the bombing killed over 80 people and injured many more.
The Nigerian Army has accepted responsibility for the incident, claiming that its troops were on a routine anti-terrorist mission when the “mistake” occurred.
Tinubu described the incident as “unfortunate and disturbing” in a statement issued on Tuesday by Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s special adviser on media and publicity.
“President Bola Tinubu sympathizes with the families of victims, the people and government of Kaduna State over the bombing mishap in a village at Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of the state,” the statement reads.
“President Tinubu describes the incident as very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful, expressing indignation and grief over the tragic loss of Nigerian lives.
“The President directs a thorough and full-fledged investigation into the incident and calls for calm while the authorities look diligently into the mishap.
“The President also directs swift and comprehensive medical attention for surviving victims while praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased.”