The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Edward Buba, revealed that two personnel of the Nigerian Army shall be facing a court martial following the bombing incident at Tudun Biri in Kaduna State, where scores of villager celebrating Maulud lost their lives. The military General made this known today while briefing newsmen in Abuja on updates on operations of the Armed Forces.
Recall that vigil360 had on 3rd Dec, 2023 reported that 85 civilians populace celebrating maulud at the outskate of their village, Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State were mistaken for bandits and killed in military drone attack.
Buba assured that any of the military personnel found culpable in the incident would not be spared, adding that an investigation has already been concluded with a resolve to ensure that the personnel involved were brought to book and justice served for the victims.
In his statement, the military spokesperson said, “The military has conducted a painstaking investigation into the incident and has initiated disciplinary action against those culpable.
“Accordingly, the affected personnel are to face a court martial for acts of omission or commission with respect to the incident.
“I am however constrained not to speak much about the incident as it would be adjudged as prejudicial being a case before the court martial.
“The military will take extra precautions in the future to ensure that non-combatants are safe,” he said. (NAN)