The Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in the February 25 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has called on concerned authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the accidental bombing of locals in the Tudun Biri community of Kaduna State by the Nigerian Army on Sunday.

The former Vice President of Nigeria made the call while expressing his condolences to the families and victims of the accident in a statement on his official X handle on Tuesday.

INTEGRITY NEWS reported that no fewer than 30 residents were killed in the incident which took place around 9 pm on Sunday.

Lamenting the sad incident, Atiku said, “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.

“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.”

While praying for the repose of souls lost in the incident, Atiku called for proper medical attention for survivors and assistance to families of the dead.

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