The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) on Wednesday condemned the army airstrike, which claimed no fewer than 120 Tudun Biri villagers in the Igabi Local Government Area during the Maulud celebration on Sunday, while urging the Federal Government to carry out a thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident.
The Informant247 had earlier reported that the Nigerian Army claimed responsibility for the attack.
Prof. Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director of MURIC, said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.
“Army drones killed 120 innocent villagers at Tudun-Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday, December 3. The victims were celebrating the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) when the ugly incident occurred.
“Although the Nigerian Army has accepted responsibility for the attack. We strongly condemn the killing of unarmed and innocent villagers. The incident reflects carelessness and a lack of professionalism.
“MURIC demands full investigation into the circumstances surrounding this disaster. Those found responsible for the callous murder of these innocent Muslim villagers must be made to face the full wrath of the law.
“We also demand full compensation for lives lost and properties destroyed in this thoughtless attack. Live is sacred, and soldiers should not turn innocent civilians into lawful targets of their killing machines,” he said.
NAN