Gen. Chris Musa, the Chief of Defence Employees, CDS, has stated that final Sunday’s incident the place army air strikes killed scores in Tudun Biri neighborhood in Kaduna State was a mistake.
Mr Musa stated this on Saturday on the commencement of the Senior Govt Course, SEC 45 of the Nationwide Institute for Coverage and Strategic Research, NIPSS, Kuru, close to Jos.
The Information Company of Nigeria studies that the army mistakenly killed many individuals in drone strikes throughout a spiritual pageant on Sunday evening in Kaduna State.
Following the 2 airstrikes, about 88 individuals died whereas no fewer than 68 others, principally girls and youngsters, sustained numerous levels of accidents
The CDS, whereas commenting on the incident, cautioned Nigerians towards utilizing it to demoralise troops centered on tackling all types of insecurity within the nation.
”The incident in Kaduna is, certainly, unlucky and regrettable; it was a mistake and never a deliberate act.
”The incident wasn’t on function; we are supposed to shield Nigerians and can’t be seen killing them.
”And so, I wish to enchantment to Nigerians to not use this incident to demoralise our troops, as a result of we’re decided to finish all types of insecurity presently confronting our nation,” Musa stated.
The CDS expressed the dedication of the army towards defending the sanctity of human lives, including that troops would by no means assault regulation abiding residents.
He additional appealed to Nigerians to hope and assist the army and different safety businesses of their bid to rid the nation of all types of safety challenges.
NAN