During a recent trip to meet the victims of the deadly bombing in Tudun Biri village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima reassured the public that the Federal Government remains steadfast in its dedication to conducting a comprehensive investigation into the incident and ensuring accountability for those found responsible.
While at the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in the capital of Kaduna State, the Vice President conveyed profound sympathy for the victims and committed to providing support from the Federal Government to aid in their recovery.
Senator Shettima, representing the administration of President Bola Tinubu, emphasized the government’s dedication to eradicating terrorism and banditry not only in the Northern region but also across the entire nation.
“There is no gain dwelling too much on this incident that has happened. I am here because the President is deeply concerned; he was deeply touched by what happened.
“Let’s not talked about the numbers, one life lost in cold blood is as gruesome as millions lost in a pogrom. The heart of the President is with the bereaved families, we were at the hospital to sympathise with the victims and be rest assured that the Federal Government stands by the community affected and the government and people of Kaduna State on this unfortunate incident.
“It is already directed by Mr President, an investigation is being conducted with a view to preventing a re-occurrence of the incident and we expect a report to be submitted in the shortest possible time,” Shettima said.
VP Shettima Visits Kaduna to Console Victims of Military Air Strike
Governor Uba Sani received the Vice President upon his arrival in Kaduna State and accompanied him to the hospital, where they extended condolences to those affected by the tragedy.
The entourage accompanying Senator Shettima included notable figures such as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, Minister of Defence Abubakar Badaru, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje.
The visit occurred four days after the deadly airstrike, which claimed the lives of over 85 individuals and left several others injured in the North-Western state. The incident has drawn condemnation from both local and international watchdogs, prompting calls for thorough investigations and a standardized review of procedural activities.
Taking responsibility for the tragic accident, the Nigerian Army, represented by Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, publicly apologized to the affected community during his visit. He assured the community that measures would be implemented to prevent a recurrence of such a devastating incident.