In a tragic incident during a Maulud celebration, many villagers are feared dead as a result of a bomb allegedly dropped by a Nigerian Air Force jet in Tudun Biri, a community within the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Preliminary reports, though limited in detail, suggest that the bomb struck the village on Sunday around 9:00 pm, claiming the lives of approximately 30 people who were gathered to commemorate Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
Residents expressed shock and grief over the incident, recounting the horrifying moment when the bomb hit the village during the religious celebration. There is a growing concern that the death toll may rise as the situation unfolds.
Samuel Aruwan, the Overseeing Commissioner of the State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, declined to provide specific casualty figures when contacted for comment. He indicated that the government would hold a press conference at the Government House to address the incident, and a security meeting was scheduled for later.
As of the latest update, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) had not issued a statement regarding the alleged bombing incident, leaving the community and the public awaiting official information on the tragic event. The absence of clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident has heightened concerns and calls for a thorough investigation into the matter.
