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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigerian Army, on Monday, claimed responsibility for the airstrike in Tudun Biri village, Kaduna State.<\/p>\n

This was confirmed by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.<\/p>\n

He spoke after an emergency security meeting.<\/p>\n

The airstrike that occurred on Sunday claimed several villagers performing a religious activity.<\/p>\n

The Kaduna State government has now said it received briefings on the attack, with the General Officer Commanding One Division of the Nigerian Army, Major VU Okoro, explaining that the Army was on a routine mission against terrorists but members of the community were inadvertently affected.<\/p>\n

Addressing journalists after the meeting, Aruwan said: \u201cThe Kaduna State Government has received briefings on Sunday night\u2019s attack which left several citizens dead and others injured.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a meeting presided over by the Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, which had in attendance heads of security agencies, religious and traditional leaders, the Nigerian Army explained the circumstances which led to the unfortunate and unintended attack.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe General Officer Commanding One Division Nigerian Army, Major VU Okoro explained that the Nigerian Army was on a routine mission against terrorists but inadvertently affected members of the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs of the time of this update, search-and-rescue efforts are still ongoing, as dozens of injured victims have been evacuated to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital by the Government,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Nigerian Army, on Monday, claimed responsibility for the airstrike in Tudun Biri village, Kaduna State. This was confirmed by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. He spoke after an emergency security meeting. The airstrike that occurred on Sunday claimed several villagers performing a religious activity. 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