Kaduna Military Airstrike: Peter Obi Visits Victims, Speaks On Accidental Bombing

Kaduna Military Airstrike: Peter Obi Visits Victims, Speaks On Accidental Bombing

  • Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has visited the victims of military accidental bombings in Kaduna state
  • Obi urged the federal government to support the military to prevent a recurrence of the tragic incidents in the future
  • The former Anambra governor said that 16 accidental bombings, killing over 500 lives has been happened in the past

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy

Kaduna state - The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on the federal government to support the military to ensure that accidental bombings do not happen again.

Obi said 16 accidental military bombings have occurred in Nigeria, claiming over 500 lives, Channels TV reported.

Peter Obi visits victims of Kaduna bombing
Peter Obi urges FG to invest in the military to prevent future accidental bombing Photo Credit: Mr Peter Obi
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He said nothing has been done by the Federal Government to avert the recurrence of such tragedies.

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He stated this during his visit to the victims at the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in the state capital on Tuesday, December 12.

He asked that a foundation be established to cater for the victims, particularly those who have become orphans result of the incident.

The former Anambra governor Obi noted that adequate funding for the military is key in tackling the contemporary and emerging security challenges confronting the nation.

Nigerian senators donate salaries to victims of Kaduna bombing

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a delegation of senators, led by the deputy president of the Senate, Barau Jubril, expressed condolences to the victims affected by the error bombing incident in Tudun Biri, Kaduna.

They were welcomed by Governor Uba Sani as they paid their respects and showed support to the affected individuals and the community.

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The senators expressed their sympathy and condolence with Governor Sani over the tragic incident, stating their shared concern and distress regarding the situation.

Kaduna bombing: Governor Sani faults DHQ’s statement

Governor Sani described the statement of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) over the bombing of Muslims celebrating Maulud in the Tundun Biri community, in Igabi LGA of the state as careless.

Sani said there is a need to verify the DHQ’s claim that the military launched a drone attack on the community because some terrorists reside in the area.

Sani said it would not take the statement of the DHQ seriously as the chief of staff has taken responsibility for the unfortunate incident.

Source: Legit.ng

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a journalist with over 5 years of working experience in the media. He has worked with PM News, The Sun and Within Nigeria before joining Legit.ng as a Politics/Current Affairs Editor. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication from Lagos State University (LASU). He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.