Sultan Reveals Plan On How To Get Justice For Victims of Kaduna Bombing
- The Sultan of Sokoto has demanded justice for those killed by the military airstrikes in Tudun Biri village in Kaduna state
- The first-class monarch said they would continue to push until justice is served to the victims of military airstrikes
- Dr. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar added that prayers will also be made for those killed in Kaduna state
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Kaduna state - The Sultan of Sokoto, Dr. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has reacted to the killing of Muslims celebrating Maulud in Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state.
The Sultan demanded justice for the victims of the military airstrikes that killed several persons, Daily Trust reported.
The monarch stated while speaking at the Silver Anniversary of the Emir of Jama’a, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Isa Muhammad (CON) in Kafanchan, Kaduna, on Friday, December 8.
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He added that they will continue to push until airstrikes victims get justice.
“We are here not only to celebrate the emir but to also pray for the emirate and the lives of those killed in Kaduna State. We are going to push for it until justice is served to the people.”
Meanwhile, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, said the military will take serious steps to prevent a repetition of the unfortunate incident, according to The Nation.
“Our duty is to protect the citizens, we are going to take serious action to make sure something like this is not going to happen again anywhere in the country. The president has ordered a thorough investigation on it.”
Kaduna bombing: Gov Sani reveals why community is calm after attack
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state described the statement of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) over the bombing of Muslims celebrating Maulud in the Tundun Biri community 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.
Why Army launched drone attack on Kaduna community, DHQ reveals
Legit.ng also reported that the Defence Headquarters made some clarification about the drone attack on the Ligarma community.
The director of defence media operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba said the bomb attack was based on credible intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area.
Maj.-Gen. Buba said the Nigerian Army Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) detachment observed suspicious movement of terrorists at Ligarma around 10 pm on Sunday, December 3.
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Source: Legit.ng