The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the February 25 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, condemned the army airstrike of Tudun Biri villagers in Igabi Local Government Area, celebrating Maulud on Sunday which claimed lives of villagers, saying the miscalculated air strikes in the country are becoming worrisome.
The Informant247 had earlier reported how scores of villagers were on Sunday, killed while many were injured after an air strike was launched on the Tudun Birni community in Igabi LGA of Kaduna state.
Meanwhile, Atiku Abubakar, while reacting to the ugly incident via a post on X (formerly Twitter) account, expressed sadness over the death of the victims while noting that the country needs to develop counterinsurgency measures that protect civilians from harm.
He also asked the federal government to investigate the incident to avert future occurrences thoroughly.
“I am grieved by the news of the drone airstrike that killed dozens of people and left scores of others with various degrees of injury in the Tudun Biri community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State,” Atiku said.
“Ironically, the victims of this unfortunate incident were celebrating the Maulud anniversary.
“The incidence of miscalculated air strikes is assuming a worrisome dimension in the country.
“We need to develop counterinsurgency strategies that will insulate the civilian population from tragic incidents of this nature.
“I call on the authorities to launch a thorough investigation into this tragedy to avert future occurrences.
“Meanwhile, no resource should be spared in medical attention to the injured and assistance to the families of the dead. I pray that the Almighty Allah comforts the bereaved families and grants the dead eternal peace.”